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","In particular, several folders in this collection concern the leasing and restoration of Providence Hall, an eighteenth-century residence adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg's historic area. Providence Hall was once located in Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia, before being transported and rebuilt in Williamsburg in the 1940s by Virginia B. Haughwout. Under Cutler's ownership, Providence Hall was leased out to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where it has served as lodging and a conference center, often for important international leaders, such as President Ronald Reagan. ","This collection also contains correspondence concerning William \u0026 Mary's Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program's inaugural Braithwaite Lecture, named after Minnie Braithwaite, Cutler's aunt. 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Papers in this series include the organization's certificate of incorporation, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial and legal papers, and board of trustees' correspondence.","Out of all the properties in Williamsburg that Virginia B. Haughwout bequeathed to Cutler and the BBMF, Providence Hall is the one mentioned the most in this collection. Haughwout had Providence Hall moved from its original location in Providence Forge, New Kent County and rebuilt in Williamsburg, adjacent to the Colonial Williamsburg historic area. Since Haughwout's death, Providence Hall has served a variety of purposes: first as a personal residence for the Bucktrout-Braithwaite family, then as a gallery for eighteenth-century antiques and decorative arts, and later as a property leased to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where it today still serves as a conference center and lodging. Several international dignitaries have visited Providence Hall, including President Ronald Reagan and Emperor Hirohito of Japan. Papers include leasing agreements, financial reports, restoration plans, site inspections, and the construction plans for Bucktrout Cottage, an outbuilding on the property. ","Expansion and renovations of the Colonial Parkway tunnel under the Colonial Williamsburg historic area threatened to separate and disrupt portions of the Providence Hall property. Included in this series is correspondence between Cutler and the local Williamsburg government regarding plans for Parkway tunnel construction and Providence Hall preservation.","The Providence Hall property has its own cemetery, the Bucktrout Burying Ground. The property's cemetery served as a burial site for Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers, many of whom were buried without proper identification. 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In 1954, Cutler helped create with other family members the Bucktrout-Braithwaite Memorial Foundation (BBMF), a non-profit organization that gains ownership of Virginia B. Haughwout's properties after Cutler's death. Papers include the BBMF certificate of incorporation, by-laws, board of trustees' correspondence, and meeting minutes. The BBMF negotiated several agreements with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF), allowing CWF to lease properties owned by Cutler and BBMF. This collection includes legal and financial papers relevant to the leasing contracts made between BBMF and CWF. ","In particular, several folders in this collection concern the leasing and restoration of Providence Hall, an eighteenth-century residence adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg's historic area. Providence Hall was once located in Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia, before being transported and rebuilt in Williamsburg in the 1940s by Virginia B. Haughwout. Under Cutler's ownership, Providence Hall was leased out to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where it has served as lodging and a conference center, often for important international leaders, such as President Ronald Reagan. ","This collection also contains correspondence concerning William \u0026 Mary's Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program's inaugural Braithwaite Lecture, named after Minnie Braithwaite, Cutler's aunt. In 1896, Braithwaite unsuccesfully petitioned William \u0026 Mary to allow her to take a chemistry class at the then all-male institution.","\nOther projects pursued by Cutler include her research on France's military involvement in the American Revolutionary War, as well as research on the unidentified Revolutionary War soldiers buried in her family's cemetery, the Bucktrout Burying Ground.","The Bucktrout-Braithwaite Memorial Foundation is the non-profit organization formed by the Bucktrout-Braithwaite family to manage the estate and trust of Virginia B. Haughwout, Cutler's mother. The BBMF is responsible for negotiating leasing arrangements for the properties owned by Haughwout, as well as maintaining scholarship trusts for the higher education of Haughwout's descendants. Cutler acted as the BBMF's secretary and treasurer at the organization's formation, and continued to serve on the Board of Trustees until her death. Papers in this series include the organization's certificate of incorporation, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial and legal papers, and board of trustees' correspondence.","Out of all the properties in Williamsburg that Virginia B. Haughwout bequeathed to Cutler and the BBMF, Providence Hall is the one mentioned the most in this collection. Haughwout had Providence Hall moved from its original location in Providence Forge, New Kent County and rebuilt in Williamsburg, adjacent to the Colonial Williamsburg historic area. Since Haughwout's death, Providence Hall has served a variety of purposes: first as a personal residence for the Bucktrout-Braithwaite family, then as a gallery for eighteenth-century antiques and decorative arts, and later as a property leased to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where it today still serves as a conference center and lodging. Several international dignitaries have visited Providence Hall, including President Ronald Reagan and Emperor Hirohito of Japan. Papers include leasing agreements, financial reports, restoration plans, site inspections, and the construction plans for Bucktrout Cottage, an outbuilding on the property. ","Expansion and renovations of the Colonial Parkway tunnel under the Colonial Williamsburg historic area threatened to separate and disrupt portions of the Providence Hall property. Included in this series is correspondence between Cutler and the local Williamsburg government regarding plans for Parkway tunnel construction and Providence Hall preservation.","The Providence Hall property has its own cemetery, the Bucktrout Burying Ground. The property's cemetery served as a burial site for Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers, many of whom were buried without proper identification. Anne Cutler followed up on local rumors that French soldiers, allies in the American Revolution, were also buried in the Bucktrout Burying Ground. Her research took her to the National Library of France in the 1990s, where she consulted numerous records but ultimately did not draw any substantial conclusions regarding a French presence in her family cemetery. Included in this series are notes from her research in France.","Apart from wartime, the Bucktrout Burying Ground existed primarily as the Bucktrout family's personal cemetery. Copies of burial records in this series include those belonging to deceased Bucktrout family members, as well as some of their black servants (marked as \"colored\" or \"negro\" on burial records). Other papers in this series document the history of the Burying Ground, as well as the business affairs of Benjamin Bucktrout, Williamsburg coffin-maker.","In the 1990s, Cutler donated to William \u0026 Mary Libraries' Special Collections the accounting daybook and ledger (1855-1870) of Richard Manning Bucktrout, her great-grandfather. This series contains correspondence between Cutler and W\u0026M Special Collections regarding copyright restrictions and access to the daybook. Additional correspondence between Cutler, Terry Meyers, former W\u0026M English Department Chair, and Carol K. Dubbs, Williamsburg author, documents Meyers and Dubbs' endeavors to transcribe, interpret, and publish portions of the Bucktrout daybook in a book titled Defend this Old Town (Louisiana State University Press, 2004). 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Papers in this series include the organization's certificate of incorporation, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial and legal papers, and board of trustees' correspondence.","Out of all the properties in Williamsburg that Virginia B. Haughwout bequeathed to Cutler and the BBMF, Providence Hall is the one mentioned the most in this collection. Haughwout had Providence Hall moved from its original location in Providence Forge, New Kent County and rebuilt in Williamsburg, adjacent to the Colonial Williamsburg historic area. Since Haughwout's death, Providence Hall has served a variety of purposes: first as a personal residence for the Bucktrout-Braithwaite family, then as a gallery for eighteenth-century antiques and decorative arts, and later as a property leased to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where it today still serves as a conference center and lodging. Several international dignitaries have visited Providence Hall, including President Ronald Reagan and Emperor Hirohito of Japan. Papers include leasing agreements, financial reports, restoration plans, site inspections, and the construction plans for Bucktrout Cottage, an outbuilding on the property. ","Expansion and renovations of the Colonial Parkway tunnel under the Colonial Williamsburg historic area threatened to separate and disrupt portions of the Providence Hall property. Included in this series is correspondence between Cutler and the local Williamsburg government regarding plans for Parkway tunnel construction and Providence Hall preservation.","The Providence Hall property has its own cemetery, the Bucktrout Burying Ground. The property's cemetery served as a burial site for Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers, many of whom were buried without proper identification. 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Baltimore, Regional Publishing Company, 1980.\u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eStirewalt, Jerome Paul. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eA Brief History of Rader's Lutheran Church Near Timberville, Virginia from May 20, 1765 to April 11, 1921\u003c/emph\u003e. Henkel's Lutheran Publication Establishment, 1922.\u003c/bibref\u003e"],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Tyler, Lyon Gardner.  Men of Mark in Virginia: Ideals of American Life; a Collection of Biographies of the Leading Men of the State . Virginia, Men of Mark Publishing Company, 1906.","Wayland, John W.  A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia . Baltimore, Regional Publishing Company, 1980.","Stirewalt, Jerome Paul.  A Brief History of Rader's Lutheran Church Near Timberville, Virginia from May 20, 1765 to April 11, 1921 . Henkel's Lutheran Publication Establishment, 1922."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Bowman Jr. was born on July 1, 1750 in Greenwich Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Magdalene Surface most likely in 1777. They had six children: Elizabeth, George, John, Barbara, Catherine, and Mary. George and John Bowman were the eldest and only sons of John and Mary. John Bowman Jr. died on March 7th, 1816, three days after compiling his last will and testament. This particular Bowman family is a branch of the prominent pioneering and military family of Rockingham County of the same name (descended from George Bowman who settled in the area in 1731). There are financial records in the collection indicating the sale of a significant tract of land to David Bowman (son of Solon Bowman) from the heirs of the prominent Isaac Bowman (son of George Bowman mentioned above). One such heir from the deed, Mattie S. Bowman, also penned a letter to David Bowman, found in the second series of the collection, confirming that she was his niece and that the Bowman's of this collection were related to the prominent Bowman family of the area. Another such heir mentioned was Alpheus M. Bowman, a very prominent and successful statesman and businessman in Virginia. Solon Bowman, to which some of the wills relate to, was born July 11, 1844 and was said to have been an active and pleasant man in the Rader's Lutheran Church Community, and was also a soldier in the Civil War, said to be \"gallant and brave.\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Bio/Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Bowman Jr. was born on July 1, 1750 in Greenwich Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Magdalene Surface most likely in 1777. They had six children: Elizabeth, George, John, Barbara, Catherine, and Mary. George and John Bowman were the eldest and only sons of John and Mary. John Bowman Jr. died on March 7th, 1816, three days after compiling his last will and testament. This particular Bowman family is a branch of the prominent pioneering and military family of Rockingham County of the same name (descended from George Bowman who settled in the area in 1731). There are financial records in the collection indicating the sale of a significant tract of land to David Bowman (son of Solon Bowman) from the heirs of the prominent Isaac Bowman (son of George Bowman mentioned above). One such heir from the deed, Mattie S. Bowman, also penned a letter to David Bowman, found in the second series of the collection, confirming that she was his niece and that the Bowman's of this collection were related to the prominent Bowman family of the area. Another such heir mentioned was Alpheus M. Bowman, a very prominent and successful statesman and businessman in Virginia. Solon Bowman, to which some of the wills relate to, was born July 11, 1844 and was said to have been an active and pleasant man in the Rader's Lutheran Church Community, and was also a soldier in the Civil War, said to be \"gallant and brave.\""],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Bowman Family Papers, 1765-1998, SC 0159, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Bowman Family Papers, 1765-1998, SC 0159, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in 2017-2018. \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThis collection was previously cataloged as SC 4019\u003c/emph\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in 2017-2018.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 4019 ."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of three folders of deeds, indentures, financial records, wills and a few other miscellaneous documents from 1765-1998, relevant to John Bowman and his descendants David, Joseph, Alpheus, Solon, and others. The wills contained in the collection belong to John Bowman Jr. and his son John Bowman, as well as several others. The land treaties and financial records belong mostly to David Bowman, grandson of John Bowman Jr. John Bowman was issued a Land Office Exchange Treasury Warrant for 374 acres in a section of Rockingham County, VA called \"the forest\" in 1811. Some documents indicate connections with George Keezel and Charles E. Long. Six rolls of names and amounts record subscriptions for erecting a new Rader's Church in 1878-79. Most of the financial records correspond to sales of lands and deeds made to David and John Bowman, as well as records of money and notes given by various family members and acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFolder 1, Deeds and Indentures, 1765-1893, undated, includes deeds and indentures relating to John and David Bowman, regarding mostly land sales throughout Rockingham County. Includes naturalization document for George Bauman.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFolder 2, Financial Records, 1871-1926, undated, includes lists of household property, 1888-1900 as well as notes, letters, and records on money exchanges and sales. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFolder 3, Wills and Estate Records, contain wills and records pertaining to the settlement of Bowman and Long estates, 1816-1998, and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSix subscription rolls of names and amounts for erecting a new church at or near Rader's Church\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content","Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection consists of three folders of deeds, indentures, financial records, wills and a few other miscellaneous documents from 1765-1998, relevant to John Bowman and his descendants David, Joseph, Alpheus, Solon, and others. The wills contained in the collection belong to John Bowman Jr. and his son John Bowman, as well as several others. The land treaties and financial records belong mostly to David Bowman, grandson of John Bowman Jr. John Bowman was issued a Land Office Exchange Treasury Warrant for 374 acres in a section of Rockingham County, VA called \"the forest\" in 1811. Some documents indicate connections with George Keezel and Charles E. Long. Six rolls of names and amounts record subscriptions for erecting a new Rader's Church in 1878-79. Most of the financial records correspond to sales of lands and deeds made to David and John Bowman, as well as records of money and notes given by various family members and acquaintances.","Folder 1, Deeds and Indentures, 1765-1893, undated, includes deeds and indentures relating to John and David Bowman, regarding mostly land sales throughout Rockingham County. Includes naturalization document for George Bauman.","Folder 2, Financial Records, 1871-1926, undated, includes lists of household property, 1888-1900 as well as notes, letters, and records on money exchanges and sales. ","Folder 3, Wills and Estate Records, contain wills and records pertaining to the settlement of Bowman and Long estates, 1816-1998, and undated.","Six subscription rolls of names and amounts for erecting a new church at or near Rader's Church"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_5355757df061c0037e2ba6b6c6d6e734\"\u003eThe Bowman Family Papers, 1765-1998, consisting of one box and one flat folder, contain various documents related to John Bowman, and his descendants David, Joseph, Alpheus, Solon, and others. These documents include deeds and indentures pertaining to land granted to John Bowman, as well as wills and financial records, and records pertaining to the construction of a new Rader's Church, 1878-1879.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The Bowman Family Papers, 1765-1998, consisting of one box and one flat folder, contain various documents related to John Bowman, and his descendants David, Joseph, Alpheus, Solon, and others. These documents include deeds and indentures pertaining to land granted to John Bowman, as well as wills and financial records, and records pertaining to the construction of a new Rader's Church, 1878-1879."],"names_coll_ssim":["Rader's Lutheran Church (Timberville, Va.)","Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society"],"names_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society","Rader's Lutheran Church (Timberville, Va.)","Bowman family"],"corpname_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society","Rader's Lutheran Church (Timberville, Va.)"],"famname_ssim":["Bowman family"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":4,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:18:16.308Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihart_repositories_4_resources_302"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Chester McNerney Collection","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_714#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_714#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_714#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_714.xml","title_filing_ssi":"McNerney, Chester, Collection","title_ssm":["Chester McNerney Collection"],"title_tesim":["Chester McNerney Collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["circa 1290-1950"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["circa 1290-1950"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. Acc. 1984.57","/repositories/2/resources/714"],"text":["Mss. Acc. 1984.57","/repositories/2/resources/714","Chester McNerney Collection","France--History--13th century--Sources","France--History--14th century--Sources","Real property","Real property--Virginia","Wills","Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)","Railroads--United States","Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--19th century","Indentures","Land grants","Pamphlets","Stock certificates","Newspapers","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Chester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney.","Accessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.","The folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24.","The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950."," Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire."," Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English."," Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713."," Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire."," Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans."," Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper."," Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889."," Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026 the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.","Scope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).","Scope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).","Scope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.","Scope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026 Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026 Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026 Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026 Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026 Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026 Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026 New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026 Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026 Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026 Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026 Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026 Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026 Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026 Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026 Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026 Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026 Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026 Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026 Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026 Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026 Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026 Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026 Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026 Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026 St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","William III, King of England, 1650-1702","English French Latin"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Chester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChester McNerney Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Chester McNerney Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:","Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Accessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.","The folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026amp; the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026amp; Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026amp; Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026amp; Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026amp; Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026amp; Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026amp; Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026amp; Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026amp; New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026amp; Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026amp; Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026amp; Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026amp; Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026amp; Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026amp; Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026amp; Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026amp; Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026amp; Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026amp; Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026amp; Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026amp; Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026amp; Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026amp; Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026amp; Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026amp; Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026amp; Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026amp; Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026amp; Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026amp; Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026amp; St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950."," Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire."," Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English."," Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713."," Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire."," Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans."," Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper."," Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889."," Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026 the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.","Scope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).","Scope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).","Scope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.","Scope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026 Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026 Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026 Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026 Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026 Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026 Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026 New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026 Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026 Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026 Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026 Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026 Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026 Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026 Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026 Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026 Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026 Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026 Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026 Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026 Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026 Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026 Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026 Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026 Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026 St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley"],"persname_ssim":["McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"language_ssim":["English French Latin"],"total_component_count_is":69,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:11:31.580Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_714.xml","title_filing_ssi":"McNerney, Chester, Collection","title_ssm":["Chester McNerney Collection"],"title_tesim":["Chester McNerney Collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["circa 1290-1950"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["circa 1290-1950"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. Acc. 1984.57","/repositories/2/resources/714"],"text":["Mss. Acc. 1984.57","/repositories/2/resources/714","Chester McNerney Collection","France--History--13th century--Sources","France--History--14th century--Sources","Real property","Real property--Virginia","Wills","Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)","Railroads--United States","Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--19th century","Indentures","Land grants","Pamphlets","Stock certificates","Newspapers","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Chester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney.","Accessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.","The folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24.","The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950."," Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire."," Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English."," Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713."," Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire."," Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans."," Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper."," Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889."," Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026 the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.","Scope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).","Scope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).","Scope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.","Scope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026 Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026 Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026 Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026 Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026 Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026 Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026 New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026 Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026 Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026 Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026 Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026 Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026 Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026 Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026 Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026 Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026 Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026 Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026 Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026 Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026 Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026 Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026 Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026 Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026 St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","William III, King of England, 1650-1702","English French Latin"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Chester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChester McNerney Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Chester McNerney Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:","Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Accessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.","The folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026amp; the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026amp; Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026amp; Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026amp; Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026amp; Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026amp; Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026amp; Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026amp; Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026amp; New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026amp; Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026amp; Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026amp; Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026amp; Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026amp; Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026amp; Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026amp; Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026amp; Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026amp; Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026amp; Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026amp; Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026amp; Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026amp; Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026amp; Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026amp; Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026amp; Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026amp; Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026amp; Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026amp; Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026amp; Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026amp; St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950."," Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire."," Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English."," Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713."," Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire."," Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans."," Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper."," Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889."," Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026 the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.","Scope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).","Scope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).","Scope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.","Scope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026 Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026 Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026 Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026 Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026 Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026 Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026 New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026 Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026 Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026 Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026 Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026 Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026 Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026 Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026 Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026 Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026 Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026 Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026 Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026 Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026 Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; 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According to the  Northwestern Reporter , he possessed \"an unusually happy blend of wisdom, patience, and warmth.\" During his deanship the faculty grew in size and reputation, and new facilities were constructed. \"His years at Northwestern will be remembered particularly for his devotion to students and for the strengthening of the School's relationship with alumni . . .\""," In addition to his administrative duties, Ritchie taught trusts, and along with co-authors Neill H. Alford Jr. and Richard W. Effland, wrote the casebook,  Cases and Materials on Decedents' Estates and Trusts , which appeared in seven editions from 1955 until just after his death in 1988. He was president of the Association of American Law Schools, national president of the Order of the Coif, member of the American Law Institute, and life fellow of the American Bar Foundation."," When he reached the age of sixty-eight and had to retire from the deanship at Northwestern, Ritchie returned to the University of Virginia, taught full-time for two more years, and then became scholar-in-residence. An extraordinarily active man, he was not entirely \"in residence,\" because in the next three years he visited at the University of Tennessee, the University of Oklahoma, and the College of William and Mary. In the mid-1970s, he began work on a history of the University of Virginia Law School,  The First Hundred Years: A Short History of the School of Law of the University of Virginia for the Period 1826-1926 , published in 1978. For the rest of his life, Ritchie remained active in the American Bar Association and the Virginia Bar Association, worked occasionally as a consultant in trusts matters, and served on the board of the Foundation Press.  Ritchie died in 1988.","The papers of John Ritchie III include professional papers, mainly correspondence, concerning legal education. There are also files that are related to his deanships at Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Wisconsin, and Northwestern University, as well as files that document his years at Virginia from 1972 until his death in 1988. His files reflect the range and intensity of his work after his official retirement. 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Harris papers","Rockingham County (Va.) -- Politics and government","Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865","Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865","Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950","Virginia -- Genealogy","Virginia -- History, Local","Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia -- Social life and customs","United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate","United States -- Politics and government -- 1849-1861","United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century","Lawyers -- Virginia","Judges -- Virginia","Practice of law -- Virginia","Elections -- Virginia","Statesmen -- Virginia","Letters (correspondence)","Genealogies (histories)","Newspaper clippings","Indentures","Photographs","Wills","broadsides (notices)","Legal documents","Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","The collection is also available on microfilm at Special Collections of James Madison University (Microfilm # 1471-1479) and at the Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.","The collection is arranged into the following four series and subseries. All correspondence series are arranged chronologically, and all other series are arranged topically.","Series 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928 Series 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936 Series 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896 Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933","Boatner, Mark Mayo.  The Civil War Dictionary . New York: David McKay Co., Inc., 1959.","Dabney, Virginius.  Virginia: The New Dominion . Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1971.","Daniels, Jonathon.  The Randolphs of Virginia . New York: Doubleday, 1972.","Johnson, Allen \u0026 Malone, Dumas, ed.  Dictionary of American Biography.  Vol. VI. NY: Scribner's     Sons, 1931. ","Krick, Robert K.  Lee's Colonels: A Biographical Register of the Field Officers of the Army of Northern Virginia . Dayton, Ohio: Press of Morningside Bookshop, 1979. ","Members of Congress Since 1789. Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1977. ","The National Cyclopedia of American Biography . Vol. XIX. NY: Charles T. White and Co., 1926. ","Tewksbury, Donald G.  The Founding of American Colleges and Universities Before the Civil War . NY: Archon Books, 1965. ","Wakelyn, Jon L.  Biographical Dictionary of the Confederacy . Westport, CN: Greenwood, 1977. ","Wayland, John W.  A History of Rockingham County, Virginia . Dayton, VA: Ruebush-Elkins, 1912. ","John T. Harris (1823-1899) was perhaps one of the most prominent citizens of Rockingham County throughout the nineteenth century. The son of Nathan and Ann Harris, he was commonwealth's attorney for Rockingham County from 1852 to 1859, and in 1856 served as a Presidential elector for James Buchanan. Thereafter, he served in the United States Congress from 1859 until the outbreak of the Civil War. Despite his strong Unionist sentiments and his continual efforts to keep Virginia in the Union, Harris remained loyal to Virginia when she seceded in May 1861. During the war he served two terms in the Virginia General Assembly. Following the war John T. Harris was judge of the 12th judicial circuit, which included Rockingham County. In 1870 he was again elected to Congress and was continuously re-elected until 1880, after which he resumed his law practice in Harrisonburg. John T. Harris returned to politics in 1889 as a rival of P.W. McKinney for the Democratic nomination for the governorship. Later he was appointed by Governor McKinney as one of the representatives for Virginia to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1892. He died in Harrisonburg, October 14, 1899. ","In addition to the Harris family letters, there are a large number of miscellaneous letters (3 Hollinger boxes) of the related Peyton Randolph Family. The Randolph family papers came into the Harris family when John T. Harris's son, John T. Harris Jr., married Peyton Randolph's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Randolph. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1833, Peyton was the son of James Innes Randolph, a congressional clerk, and Susan Armistead Randolph. However, despite the numerous letters to him, little is known about Peyton Randolph. Prior to the Civil War he attended Columbian College (now George Washington University) and was an engineer on numerous railroad projects in Virginia, Indiana, and Alabama through the 1850's. He enlisted in the army in Mobile, Alabama, at the outbreak of war and served as an engineer in Pickett's division, rising to the rank of major by 1865. Thereafter, even less is known of his life. He married Mary Fisher following the war, returned to the engineering profession, and died November 28, 1888.","In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2025.","Harter, Dale F.  Of Men and Measures: The Memoirs of John T. Harris of Virginia.  M.A. Thesis, University of South Carolina, 1999.","The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consists of seven boxes and two oversize folders of material. Although the collection contains a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris, the bulk of the collection is comprised of correspondence addressed to John T. Harris and his family, and between Peyton Randolph and his family. A small number of James Clarkson papers are also present. The collection is arranged in four series: Correspondence, Personal and Family Papers, Political Papers, and Miscellaneous.","Series 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937, is arranged chronologically in four subseries:  ","Subseries 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899, consists of correspondence addressed to Harris from his constituents requesting personal favors. Letters from 1860 to 1861 primarily address the issue of Virginia seceding from the Union. Most of the letters express pro-Unionist feelings and encourage Harris to work for a compromise in Congress to avert violent conflict. The contents of these letters suggest that Harris worked with and may have been a close friend of Stephen A. Douglas. The 24 May 1871 letter addressed to Harris from William Nelson Pendelton, written on behalf of Henry Clay White of Rockbridge County requesting appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is property of Special Collections at James Madison University, and does not form part of the original collection on deposit. It is not available on microfilm.","Subseries 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937, consists chiefly of letters among various members of the Harris family; content includes descriptions of family life. Also included among this subseries are several letters to John T. Harris, Jr., from Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.","Subseries 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884, consists of letters from several college friends of Randolph and from Randolph's immediate family. Notable among these are letters from college friend Henry Force. Force was the son of historian Peter Force and acted as surveyor on the Border Commission dispatched to study the newly acquired lands in present-day New Mexico and Arizona. In a series of letters to Peyton from 1848 to 1853, Force describes his encounters with Mexican soldiers and Apache Indians, as well as his duties on the trek from New Orleans to San Diego. Transcriptions are available for eight of Force's letters, 1848-1851.","Subseries 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928, includes letters addressed to Peyton Randolph and his sisters, Mollie Randolph, Nannie Randolph and Sue Randolph from their mother, Susan Armistead Randolph, correspondence between the Randolph siblings, as well as a few miscellaneous items of Peyton Randolph's including a book of psalms which he carried during the Civil War. The letters from Susan Armistead Randolph form the bulk of this subseries. In her weekly four-page letters, Susan Randolph describes life in Washington, D.C. during the 1850's, including the inauguration of Franklin Pierce and the funeral of Henry Clay. Susan Randolph was acutely aware of the political climate of her era and took particular interest in the Know-Nothing party in the 1850's. In several letters she outlines the platform of the Know-Nothings and even urges Peyton to join the party. However, despite her vivid political commentaries and her proximity to the arena of the conflict, she does not mention the issue of slavery. In addition to her political and social sketches, she provides detailed accounts of family life, including detailed descriptions of the deaths of various family members. Her letters from Richmond during the war describe the changes in life in that city through the course of the war and include detailed examples of the rampant inflation of prices on common goods such as bacon and flour. Of particular interest are Mrs. Randolph's inquiries concerning her first cousin, General Lewis Armistead, who was said to be the first Confederate soldier to cross into Union lines during Pickett's Charge at the battle of Gettysburg. See Randolph Harris Moulton's Some Randolphs Around Civil War Times for transcriptions of some of the Peyton Randolph letters.","Series 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936, is arranged topically and contains a variety of materials. General papers include John T. Harris' law license, an 1861 will, and his post-Civil War oath of allegiance to the United States. [A certificate in which President Benjamin Harrison appoints Harris as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892 is located in the oversize miscellaneous file.] Also in this series is a photocopy of John T. Harris' handwritten 1898 autobiography, which gives many particulars of his life, as well as a photocopy of his son John T. Harris Jr.'s typed 1936 autobiography, which includes characterizations of the lawyers with which the younger Harris was acquainted. Genealogical notes and charts as well as newspaper clippings pertaining to the Harris family are also present.","Series 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896, consists primarily of copies of John T. Harris' Congressional speeches as well as several made by other members of Congress. The most notable of these is the resignation speech of Preston B. \"Bully\" Brookes, who was censured by Congress for caning Charles Sumner in 1856. In addition, there are election returns from elections in which Harris was a candidate. These include reports from Rockingham County and localities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. There is also a folder containing political ephemera such as political broadsides, handbills, and selected pages from newspapers regarding local and national elections","Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933, contains a variety of materials, including general miscellany and receipts, Civil War documents, indentures, James Clarkson Papers, photographs and undated material. Among the Civil War documents are requests for exemption from military service, requisition receipts from Confederate military authorities, contracts between individuals and their military substitutes, and requests to John  T. Harris for release from Union prisoner-of-war camps. The James Clarkson Papers primarily are comprised of legal documents from Albemarle County. These documents were preserved by John T. Harris's wife, Virginia Harris, who was a descendant of James Clarkson. Among the photographs is a print of Peyton Randolph and his four brothers, a photographed portrait of James Innes, and photographs of John T. Harris' writing desk, a young Isabelle Heard, and an unidentified young girl.  Undated material consists of any items in this series that may be undated, including print material, notes, memoranda, receipts, various lists, writings, and calling cards. In addition, also includes a certificate signed by Benjamin Harrison appointing him as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892; a land grant to Joel S. Graves signed by Governor Thomas M. Randolph; and a sheet dated March 11, 1861, signed by members of the provisional government of secession (Civil War) from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.","Notable Letters: 2 Feb. 1857, Arch Graham on national, state and local politics, with letter of 20 July from John T. Harris (son) interpreting the meaning of the letter 3 March 1860 Supporter of Stephen A. Douglas and \"squatter sovereignty.\" 2 May 1860 Talk of secession 30 Oct. 1860 England blamed for dissolution of the Union 1 Dec. 1860 South Carolina resident gives plans of that state with regards to the Union. 16 Dec. 1860 Harris believes Union must be preserved.","Notable Letters: 21 Jan. Constituent blames \"Black Republicans\" and Lincoln for conflict between the North and South","Notable Letters 20 Feb. Letter from Gov. John Letcher 21 Feb. Constituent refers to slavery as the \"never ending nigger question\" 27 Feb. Letter from Col. David B. Bimey, son of abolitionist James G. Bime","Notable Letters: 13, 18 July 1912 Letters from Woodrow Wilson 25 Oct., 17 Nov. 1915 Letters from Teddy Roosevelt","Notable Letters: Eight letters in this folder from Henry Force to Peyton Randolph, 1848-1851, are available in  transcription  (NOT ON MICROFILM) 17 Aug. 1850 Henry Force describes voyage from New York to Havana and New Orleans. 7 Sept. 1850 Henry Force's duties as surveyor on Border Commission in Victoria, Texas. 5 April 1850 Samuel Force giving views of a Princeton Freshman. 29 June 1851 Henry Force describes encounters with Mexicans and Apaches in New Mexico.","Notable Letters: 9 March Henry Force describe duties and life in San Diego and survey of the Gila River. 21 March Susan Randolph, Peyton's mother, notes new painting in Capitol Rotunda-Washington Crossing the Delaware. 4 July Mother describes Henry Clay's funeral. 3 Oct. Mother describes father's involvement in Whig vs. Democrat politics.","Notable Letters: 2 Jan. Mother describes death of Nannie's son, Randolph, of scarlet fever. 4 Jan. Mother describes death of Peyton's grandfather. 9 Jan. Mother describes erecting of statue of Andrew Jackson with speech by Stephen A. Douglas. 6 Feb. Mother anticipates somber character of Franklin Pierce's inauguration because of recent death of his only son. 13 Feb. Henry Force describes Apache attack on return trip from El Paso. 13 March Mother describes Pierce's inauguration. 22 May Mother describes 25th wedding anniversary.","Notable Letters: 21 Nov. James Innes Randolph asks for $200 to avoid foreclosure on house and sale of furniture.","Notable Letters: 28 May Father believes Kansas-Nebraska Act will make Northerners refuse to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law. 18 June Mother urges Peyton to join the Know-Nothings. 26 June Mother notes rumor that Pope's nuncio was engaged in Catholic atrocities to subvert the government and make Washington the headquarters of the Pope.","Notable Letters: 23 July Mother describes spread of cholera in Washington. 19 Nov. Mother describes financial panic in Washington.","Notable Letters: 1 March Mother gives vivid description of Grandmother's death. 10 May Wm. Titcomb warns Peyton not to join Know-Nothings. 22 Dec. Wm. Titcomb anticipates arrival of Santa Claus.","Notable Letters: 9 July Henry Force describes trial of Preston Brookes for assault of Sumner in the Senate. 17 Aug. Henry Force discusses maintenance of Washington Territory boundary. 24 Aug. Father tries unsuccessfully to get a clerkship at Congress. 3 Sept. Henry Force describes his father's (Peter Force) problems with his documentary history of America. 3 Nov. Peyton believes Buchanan will defeat Fillmore in presidential election.","Notable Letters: 7 June 1857 Peyton in Mississippi gladly notes absence of foreigners and Yankees.","Notable Letters: 6 Jan. 1861 Peyton believes conflict between South Carolina and the U.S. will not last long because neither can afford a war. 17 March 1861 Mother believes Lincoln will preserve peace. 24 March 1861 Peyton joins the Army at Fort Morgan, Alabama. 24 March 1861 Mother observes that most Know-Nothings have switched to the Republicans. 14 April 1861 Mother says, \"Hurrah for the Southern Confederacy.\" 8 Sept. 1861 Mother describes rising prices in Richmond. Peyton's brother John could see the Capitol rotunda on picket duty outside Washington. 20 Oct. 1861 Mother visits Richmond hospitals filled with soldiers. 5 May 1862 Mother describes Confederate evacuation of Yorktown and Norfolk. Notes Merrimac is in the James River. 24 Dec. 1862 Peyton asks when General. Armistead's uniforms will be ready.","Notable Letters: 15 Feb. 1863 Prices sky rocketing in Richmond. 14 July 1863 Mother believes Lewis Armistead still alive despite rumors of his death at Gettysburg. 20 Aug. 1863 Mother questions fate of General. Armistead. 17 July 1864 Mother describes scarcity of food in Richmond.","Notable Letters: 6 July 1854 Birthday letter to Mary Fisher, Peyton's future wife. Advises her what to look for in a husband. 10 Feb. 1856 Letter to Innes Randolph at Hobart College, New York.","Notable Letters: 4 Dec. 1861 John Randolph describes winter camp life in the army and his efforts to stay warm. 6 Feb. 1862 Mollie, fearing that the North will win, wonders why England and France will not recognize the Confederacy. 12 Aug. 1863 Mother unsure of Lewis Armistead's fate. Notes the high cost of wood and coal. 22 Nov. 1863 Mother describes death of James Innes Randolph. 13 May 1864 Family wakes to booming cannon outside Richmond. John brought home wounded in thigh.","Notable items: 1856 Resignation speech of Congressman Preston B. Brookes.","Notable items: 1795 List of Subscribers to the \"New Virginia Justice\"","The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).","The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consist of a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris. The bulk of the collection is comprised of letters of John T. Harris and his family, and of Peyton Randolph and his family. Several letters discuss Southern secession and the American Civil War. Also included are Randolph family letters, James Clarkson Papers, Civil War documents and Harris genealogy.","James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society","Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates -- Elections","Harris family -- Correspondence","Randolph family -- Correspondence","Harris, John T. (John Thomas), 1823-1899","Harris, R. Randolph","Harris, John T. 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Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access Restrictions"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection."],"altformavail_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is also available on microfilm at Special Collections of James Madison University (Microfilm # 1471-1479) and at the Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Other Formats Available"],"altformavail_tesim":["The collection is also available on microfilm at Special Collections of James Madison University (Microfilm # 1471-1479) and at the Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged into the following four series and subseries. All correspondence series are arranged chronologically, and all other series are arranged topically.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003c/ul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged into the following four series and subseries. All correspondence series are arranged chronologically, and all other series are arranged topically.","Series 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928 Series 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936 Series 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896 Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933"],"bibliography_html_tesm":["\u003cbibref\u003eBoatner, Mark Mayo. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Civil War Dictionary\u003c/emph\u003e. New York: David McKay Co., Inc., 1959.\u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eDabney, Virginius. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eVirginia: The New Dominion\u003c/emph\u003e. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1971.\u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eDaniels, Jonathon. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Randolphs of Virginia\u003c/emph\u003e. New York: Doubleday, 1972.\u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eJohnson, Allen \u0026amp; Malone, Dumas, ed. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eDictionary of American Biography.\u003c/emph\u003e Vol. VI. NY: Scribner's     Sons, 1931. \u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eKrick, Robert K. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eLee's Colonels: A Biographical Register of the Field Officers of the Army of Northern Virginia\u003c/emph\u003e. Dayton, Ohio: Press of Morningside Bookshop, 1979. \u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eMembers of Congress Since 1789. Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1977. \u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003e\u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe National Cyclopedia of American Biography\u003c/emph\u003e. Vol. XIX. NY: Charles T. White and Co., 1926. \u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eTewksbury, Donald G. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Founding of American Colleges and Universities Before the Civil War\u003c/emph\u003e. NY: Archon Books, 1965. \u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eWakelyn, Jon L. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eBiographical Dictionary of the Confederacy\u003c/emph\u003e. Westport, CN: Greenwood, 1977. \u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eWayland, John W. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eA History of Rockingham County, Virginia\u003c/emph\u003e. Dayton, VA: Ruebush-Elkins, 1912. \u003c/bibref\u003e"],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Boatner, Mark Mayo.  The Civil War Dictionary . New York: David McKay Co., Inc., 1959.","Dabney, Virginius.  Virginia: The New Dominion . Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1971.","Daniels, Jonathon.  The Randolphs of Virginia . New York: Doubleday, 1972.","Johnson, Allen \u0026 Malone, Dumas, ed.  Dictionary of American Biography.  Vol. VI. NY: Scribner's     Sons, 1931. ","Krick, Robert K.  Lee's Colonels: A Biographical Register of the Field Officers of the Army of Northern Virginia . Dayton, Ohio: Press of Morningside Bookshop, 1979. ","Members of Congress Since 1789. Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1977. ","The National Cyclopedia of American Biography . Vol. XIX. NY: Charles T. White and Co., 1926. ","Tewksbury, Donald G.  The Founding of American Colleges and Universities Before the Civil War . NY: Archon Books, 1965. ","Wakelyn, Jon L.  Biographical Dictionary of the Confederacy . Westport, CN: Greenwood, 1977. ","Wayland, John W.  A History of Rockingham County, Virginia . Dayton, VA: Ruebush-Elkins, 1912. "],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn T. Harris (1823-1899) was perhaps one of the most prominent citizens of Rockingham County throughout the nineteenth century. The son of Nathan and Ann Harris, he was commonwealth's attorney for Rockingham County from 1852 to 1859, and in 1856 served as a Presidential elector for James Buchanan. Thereafter, he served in the United States Congress from 1859 until the outbreak of the Civil War. Despite his strong Unionist sentiments and his continual efforts to keep Virginia in the Union, Harris remained loyal to Virginia when she seceded in May 1861. During the war he served two terms in the Virginia General Assembly. Following the war John T. Harris was judge of the 12th judicial circuit, which included Rockingham County. In 1870 he was again elected to Congress and was continuously re-elected until 1880, after which he resumed his law practice in Harrisonburg. John T. Harris returned to politics in 1889 as a rival of P.W. McKinney for the Democratic nomination for the governorship. Later he was appointed by Governor McKinney as one of the representatives for Virginia to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1892. He died in Harrisonburg, October 14, 1899. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the Harris family letters, there are a large number of miscellaneous letters (3 Hollinger boxes) of the related Peyton Randolph Family. The Randolph family papers came into the Harris family when John T. Harris's son, John T. Harris Jr., married Peyton Randolph's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Randolph. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1833, Peyton was the son of James Innes Randolph, a congressional clerk, and Susan Armistead Randolph. However, despite the numerous letters to him, little is known about Peyton Randolph. Prior to the Civil War he attended Columbian College (now George Washington University) and was an engineer on numerous railroad projects in Virginia, Indiana, and Alabama through the 1850's. He enlisted in the army in Mobile, Alabama, at the outbreak of war and served as an engineer in Pickett's division, rising to the rank of major by 1865. Thereafter, even less is known of his life. He married Mary Fisher following the war, returned to the engineering profession, and died November 28, 1888.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Bio/Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["John T. Harris (1823-1899) was perhaps one of the most prominent citizens of Rockingham County throughout the nineteenth century. The son of Nathan and Ann Harris, he was commonwealth's attorney for Rockingham County from 1852 to 1859, and in 1856 served as a Presidential elector for James Buchanan. Thereafter, he served in the United States Congress from 1859 until the outbreak of the Civil War. Despite his strong Unionist sentiments and his continual efforts to keep Virginia in the Union, Harris remained loyal to Virginia when she seceded in May 1861. During the war he served two terms in the Virginia General Assembly. Following the war John T. Harris was judge of the 12th judicial circuit, which included Rockingham County. In 1870 he was again elected to Congress and was continuously re-elected until 1880, after which he resumed his law practice in Harrisonburg. John T. Harris returned to politics in 1889 as a rival of P.W. McKinney for the Democratic nomination for the governorship. Later he was appointed by Governor McKinney as one of the representatives for Virginia to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1892. He died in Harrisonburg, October 14, 1899. ","In addition to the Harris family letters, there are a large number of miscellaneous letters (3 Hollinger boxes) of the related Peyton Randolph Family. The Randolph family papers came into the Harris family when John T. Harris's son, John T. Harris Jr., married Peyton Randolph's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Randolph. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1833, Peyton was the son of James Innes Randolph, a congressional clerk, and Susan Armistead Randolph. However, despite the numerous letters to him, little is known about Peyton Randolph. Prior to the Civil War he attended Columbian College (now George Washington University) and was an engineer on numerous railroad projects in Virginia, Indiana, and Alabama through the 1850's. He enlisted in the army in Mobile, Alabama, at the outbreak of war and served as an engineer in Pickett's division, rising to the rank of major by 1865. Thereafter, even less is known of his life. He married Mary Fisher following the war, returned to the engineering profession, and died November 28, 1888."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of Item], [box #, folder #], John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), SC 0089, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. on deposit from Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, Dayton, Va., housed in Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of Item], [box #, folder #], John T. 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Harris of Virginia.\u003c/emph\u003e M.A. Thesis, University of South Carolina, 1999.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Material"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Harter, Dale F.  Of Men and Measures: The Memoirs of John T. Harris of Virginia.  M.A. Thesis, University of South Carolina, 1999."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consists of seven boxes and two oversize folders of material. Although the collection contains a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris, the bulk of the collection is comprised of correspondence addressed to John T. Harris and his family, and between Peyton Randolph and his family. A small number of James Clarkson papers are also present. The collection is arranged in four series: Correspondence, Personal and Family Papers, Political Papers, and Miscellaneous.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937, is arranged chronologically in four subseries:  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899, consists of correspondence addressed to Harris from his constituents requesting personal favors. Letters from 1860 to 1861 primarily address the issue of Virginia seceding from the Union. Most of the letters express pro-Unionist feelings and encourage Harris to work for a compromise in Congress to avert violent conflict. The contents of these letters suggest that Harris worked with and may have been a close friend of Stephen A. Douglas. The 24 May 1871 letter addressed to Harris from William Nelson Pendelton, written on behalf of Henry Clay White of Rockbridge County requesting appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is property of Special Collections at James Madison University, and does not form part of the original collection on deposit. It is not available on microfilm.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937, consists chiefly of letters among various members of the Harris family; content includes descriptions of family life. Also included among this subseries are several letters to John T. Harris, Jr., from Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884, consists of letters from several college friends of Randolph and from Randolph's immediate family. Notable among these are letters from college friend Henry Force. Force was the son of historian Peter Force and acted as surveyor on the Border Commission dispatched to study the newly acquired lands in present-day New Mexico and Arizona. In a series of letters to Peyton from 1848 to 1853, Force describes his encounters with Mexican soldiers and Apache Indians, as well as his duties on the trek from New Orleans to San Diego. Transcriptions are available for eight of Force's letters, 1848-1851.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928, includes letters addressed to Peyton Randolph and his sisters, Mollie Randolph, Nannie Randolph and Sue Randolph from their mother, Susan Armistead Randolph, correspondence between the Randolph siblings, as well as a few miscellaneous items of Peyton Randolph's including a book of psalms which he carried during the Civil War. The letters from Susan Armistead Randolph form the bulk of this subseries. In her weekly four-page letters, Susan Randolph describes life in Washington, D.C. during the 1850's, including the inauguration of Franklin Pierce and the funeral of Henry Clay. Susan Randolph was acutely aware of the political climate of her era and took particular interest in the Know-Nothing party in the 1850's. In several letters she outlines the platform of the Know-Nothings and even urges Peyton to join the party. However, despite her vivid political commentaries and her proximity to the arena of the conflict, she does not mention the issue of slavery. In addition to her political and social sketches, she provides detailed accounts of family life, including detailed descriptions of the deaths of various family members. Her letters from Richmond during the war describe the changes in life in that city through the course of the war and include detailed examples of the rampant inflation of prices on common goods such as bacon and flour. Of particular interest are Mrs. Randolph's inquiries concerning her first cousin, General Lewis Armistead, who was said to be the first Confederate soldier to cross into Union lines during Pickett's Charge at the battle of Gettysburg. See Randolph Harris Moulton's Some Randolphs Around Civil War Times for transcriptions of some of the Peyton Randolph letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936, is arranged topically and contains a variety of materials. General papers include John T. Harris' law license, an 1861 will, and his post-Civil War oath of allegiance to the United States. [A certificate in which President Benjamin Harrison appoints Harris as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892 is located in the oversize miscellaneous file.] Also in this series is a photocopy of John T. Harris' handwritten 1898 autobiography, which gives many particulars of his life, as well as a photocopy of his son John T. Harris Jr.'s typed 1936 autobiography, which includes characterizations of the lawyers with which the younger Harris was acquainted. Genealogical notes and charts as well as newspaper clippings pertaining to the Harris family are also present.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896, consists primarily of copies of John T. Harris' Congressional speeches as well as several made by other members of Congress. The most notable of these is the resignation speech of Preston B. \"Bully\" Brookes, who was censured by Congress for caning Charles Sumner in 1856. In addition, there are election returns from elections in which Harris was a candidate. These include reports from Rockingham County and localities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. There is also a folder containing political ephemera such as political broadsides, handbills, and selected pages from newspapers regarding local and national elections\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933, contains a variety of materials, including general miscellany and receipts, Civil War documents, indentures, James Clarkson Papers, photographs and undated material. Among the Civil War documents are requests for exemption from military service, requisition receipts from Confederate military authorities, contracts between individuals and their military substitutes, and requests to John  T. Harris for release from Union prisoner-of-war camps. The James Clarkson Papers primarily are comprised of legal documents from Albemarle County. These documents were preserved by John T. Harris's wife, Virginia Harris, who was a descendant of James Clarkson. Among the photographs is a print of Peyton Randolph and his four brothers, a photographed portrait of James Innes, and photographs of John T. Harris' writing desk, a young Isabelle Heard, and an unidentified young girl.  Undated material consists of any items in this series that may be undated, including print material, notes, memoranda, receipts, various lists, writings, and calling cards. In addition, also includes a certificate signed by Benjamin Harrison appointing him as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892; a land grant to Joel S. Graves signed by Governor Thomas M. Randolph; and a sheet dated March 11, 1861, signed by members of the provisional government of secession (Civil War) from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e2 Feb. 1857, Arch Graham on national, state and local politics, with letter of 20 July from John T. Harris (son) interpreting the meaning of the letter\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e3 March 1860 Supporter of Stephen A. Douglas and \"squatter sovereignty.\"\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e2 May 1860 Talk of secession\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e30 Oct. 1860 England blamed for dissolution of the Union\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e1 Dec. 1860 South Carolina resident gives plans of that state with regards to the Union.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e16 Dec. 1860 Harris believes Union must be preserved.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e21 Jan. Constituent blames \"Black Republicans\" and Lincoln for conflict between the North and South\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e20 Feb. Letter from Gov. John Letcher\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e21 Feb. Constituent refers to slavery as the \"never ending nigger question\"\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e27 Feb. Letter from Col. David B. Bimey, son of abolitionist James G. Bime\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e13, 18 July 1912 Letters from Woodrow Wilson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e25 Oct., 17 Nov. 1915 Letters from Teddy Roosevelt\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eEight letters in this folder from Henry Force to Peyton Randolph, 1848-1851, are available in \u003cextref type=\"simple\" href=\"http://www.lib.jmu.edu/special/manuscripts/Harris_Coll_Force_Transcripts.html\"\u003etranscription\u003c/extref\u003e (NOT ON MICROFILM)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e17 Aug. 1850 Henry Force describes voyage from New York to Havana and New Orleans.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e7 Sept. 1850 Henry Force's duties as surveyor on Border Commission in Victoria, Texas.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e5 April 1850 Samuel Force giving views of a Princeton Freshman.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e29 June 1851 Henry Force describes encounters with Mexicans and Apaches in New Mexico.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e9 March Henry Force describe duties and life in San Diego and survey of the Gila River.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e21 March Susan Randolph, Peyton's mother, notes new painting in Capitol Rotunda-Washington Crossing the Delaware.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e4 July Mother describes Henry Clay's funeral.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e3 Oct. Mother describes father's involvement in Whig vs. Democrat politics.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e2 Jan. Mother describes death of Nannie's son, Randolph, of scarlet fever.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e4 Jan. Mother describes death of Peyton's grandfather.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e9 Jan. Mother describes erecting of statue of Andrew Jackson with speech by Stephen A. Douglas.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e6 Feb. Mother anticipates somber character of Franklin Pierce's inauguration because of recent death of his only son.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e13 Feb. Henry Force describes Apache attack on return trip from El Paso.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e13 March Mother describes Pierce's inauguration.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e22 May Mother describes 25th wedding anniversary.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e21 Nov. James Innes Randolph asks for $200 to avoid foreclosure on house and sale of furniture.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e28 May Father believes Kansas-Nebraska Act will make Northerners refuse to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e18 June Mother urges Peyton to join the Know-Nothings.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e26 June Mother notes rumor that Pope's nuncio was engaged in Catholic atrocities to subvert the government and make Washington the headquarters of the Pope.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e23 July Mother describes spread of cholera in Washington.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e19 Nov. Mother describes financial panic in Washington.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e1 March Mother gives vivid description of Grandmother's death.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e10 May Wm. Titcomb warns Peyton not to join Know-Nothings.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e22 Dec. Wm. Titcomb anticipates arrival of Santa Claus.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e9 July Henry Force describes trial of Preston Brookes for assault of Sumner in the Senate.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e17 Aug. Henry Force discusses maintenance of Washington Territory boundary.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e24 Aug. Father tries unsuccessfully to get a clerkship at Congress.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e3 Sept. Henry Force describes his father's (Peter Force) problems with his documentary history of America.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e3 Nov. Peyton believes Buchanan will defeat Fillmore in presidential election.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e7 June 1857 Peyton in Mississippi gladly notes absence of foreigners and Yankees.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e6 Jan. 1861 Peyton believes conflict between South Carolina and the U.S. will not last long because neither can afford a war.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e17 March 1861 Mother believes Lincoln will preserve peace.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e24 March 1861 Peyton joins the Army at Fort Morgan, Alabama.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e24 March 1861 Mother observes that most Know-Nothings have switched to the Republicans.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e14 April 1861 Mother says, \"Hurrah for the Southern Confederacy.\"\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e8 Sept. 1861 Mother describes rising prices in Richmond. Peyton's brother John could see the Capitol rotunda on picket duty outside Washington.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e20 Oct. 1861 Mother visits Richmond hospitals filled with soldiers.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e5 May 1862 Mother describes Confederate evacuation of Yorktown and Norfolk. Notes Merrimac is in the James River.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e24 Dec. 1862 Peyton asks when General. Armistead's uniforms will be ready.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e15 Feb. 1863 Prices sky rocketing in Richmond.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e14 July 1863 Mother believes Lewis Armistead still alive despite rumors of his death at Gettysburg.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e20 Aug. 1863 Mother questions fate of General. Armistead.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e17 July 1864 Mother describes scarcity of food in Richmond.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e6 July 1854 Birthday letter to Mary Fisher, Peyton's future wife. Advises her what to look for in a husband.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e10 Feb. 1856 Letter to Innes Randolph at Hobart College, New York.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e4 Dec. 1861 John Randolph describes winter camp life in the army and his efforts to stay warm.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e6 Feb. 1862 Mollie, fearing that the North will win, wonders why England and France will not recognize the Confederacy.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e12 Aug. 1863 Mother unsure of Lewis Armistead's fate. Notes the high cost of wood and coal.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e22 Nov. 1863 Mother describes death of James Innes Randolph.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e13 May 1864 Family wakes to booming cannon outside Richmond. John brought home wounded in thigh.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotable items: 1856 Resignation speech of Congressman Preston B. Brookes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotable items: 1795 List of Subscribers to the \"New Virginia Justice\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consists of seven boxes and two oversize folders of material. Although the collection contains a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris, the bulk of the collection is comprised of correspondence addressed to John T. Harris and his family, and between Peyton Randolph and his family. A small number of James Clarkson papers are also present. The collection is arranged in four series: Correspondence, Personal and Family Papers, Political Papers, and Miscellaneous.","Series 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937, is arranged chronologically in four subseries:  ","Subseries 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899, consists of correspondence addressed to Harris from his constituents requesting personal favors. Letters from 1860 to 1861 primarily address the issue of Virginia seceding from the Union. Most of the letters express pro-Unionist feelings and encourage Harris to work for a compromise in Congress to avert violent conflict. The contents of these letters suggest that Harris worked with and may have been a close friend of Stephen A. Douglas. The 24 May 1871 letter addressed to Harris from William Nelson Pendelton, written on behalf of Henry Clay White of Rockbridge County requesting appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is property of Special Collections at James Madison University, and does not form part of the original collection on deposit. It is not available on microfilm.","Subseries 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937, consists chiefly of letters among various members of the Harris family; content includes descriptions of family life. Also included among this subseries are several letters to John T. Harris, Jr., from Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.","Subseries 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884, consists of letters from several college friends of Randolph and from Randolph's immediate family. Notable among these are letters from college friend Henry Force. Force was the son of historian Peter Force and acted as surveyor on the Border Commission dispatched to study the newly acquired lands in present-day New Mexico and Arizona. In a series of letters to Peyton from 1848 to 1853, Force describes his encounters with Mexican soldiers and Apache Indians, as well as his duties on the trek from New Orleans to San Diego. Transcriptions are available for eight of Force's letters, 1848-1851.","Subseries 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928, includes letters addressed to Peyton Randolph and his sisters, Mollie Randolph, Nannie Randolph and Sue Randolph from their mother, Susan Armistead Randolph, correspondence between the Randolph siblings, as well as a few miscellaneous items of Peyton Randolph's including a book of psalms which he carried during the Civil War. The letters from Susan Armistead Randolph form the bulk of this subseries. In her weekly four-page letters, Susan Randolph describes life in Washington, D.C. during the 1850's, including the inauguration of Franklin Pierce and the funeral of Henry Clay. Susan Randolph was acutely aware of the political climate of her era and took particular interest in the Know-Nothing party in the 1850's. In several letters she outlines the platform of the Know-Nothings and even urges Peyton to join the party. However, despite her vivid political commentaries and her proximity to the arena of the conflict, she does not mention the issue of slavery. In addition to her political and social sketches, she provides detailed accounts of family life, including detailed descriptions of the deaths of various family members. Her letters from Richmond during the war describe the changes in life in that city through the course of the war and include detailed examples of the rampant inflation of prices on common goods such as bacon and flour. Of particular interest are Mrs. Randolph's inquiries concerning her first cousin, General Lewis Armistead, who was said to be the first Confederate soldier to cross into Union lines during Pickett's Charge at the battle of Gettysburg. See Randolph Harris Moulton's Some Randolphs Around Civil War Times for transcriptions of some of the Peyton Randolph letters.","Series 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936, is arranged topically and contains a variety of materials. General papers include John T. Harris' law license, an 1861 will, and his post-Civil War oath of allegiance to the United States. [A certificate in which President Benjamin Harrison appoints Harris as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892 is located in the oversize miscellaneous file.] Also in this series is a photocopy of John T. Harris' handwritten 1898 autobiography, which gives many particulars of his life, as well as a photocopy of his son John T. Harris Jr.'s typed 1936 autobiography, which includes characterizations of the lawyers with which the younger Harris was acquainted. Genealogical notes and charts as well as newspaper clippings pertaining to the Harris family are also present.","Series 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896, consists primarily of copies of John T. Harris' Congressional speeches as well as several made by other members of Congress. The most notable of these is the resignation speech of Preston B. \"Bully\" Brookes, who was censured by Congress for caning Charles Sumner in 1856. In addition, there are election returns from elections in which Harris was a candidate. These include reports from Rockingham County and localities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. There is also a folder containing political ephemera such as political broadsides, handbills, and selected pages from newspapers regarding local and national elections","Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933, contains a variety of materials, including general miscellany and receipts, Civil War documents, indentures, James Clarkson Papers, photographs and undated material. Among the Civil War documents are requests for exemption from military service, requisition receipts from Confederate military authorities, contracts between individuals and their military substitutes, and requests to John  T. Harris for release from Union prisoner-of-war camps. The James Clarkson Papers primarily are comprised of legal documents from Albemarle County. These documents were preserved by John T. Harris's wife, Virginia Harris, who was a descendant of James Clarkson. Among the photographs is a print of Peyton Randolph and his four brothers, a photographed portrait of James Innes, and photographs of John T. Harris' writing desk, a young Isabelle Heard, and an unidentified young girl.  Undated material consists of any items in this series that may be undated, including print material, notes, memoranda, receipts, various lists, writings, and calling cards. In addition, also includes a certificate signed by Benjamin Harrison appointing him as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892; a land grant to Joel S. Graves signed by Governor Thomas M. Randolph; and a sheet dated March 11, 1861, signed by members of the provisional government of secession (Civil War) from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.","Notable Letters: 2 Feb. 1857, Arch Graham on national, state and local politics, with letter of 20 July from John T. Harris (son) interpreting the meaning of the letter 3 March 1860 Supporter of Stephen A. Douglas and \"squatter sovereignty.\" 2 May 1860 Talk of secession 30 Oct. 1860 England blamed for dissolution of the Union 1 Dec. 1860 South Carolina resident gives plans of that state with regards to the Union. 16 Dec. 1860 Harris believes Union must be preserved.","Notable Letters: 21 Jan. Constituent blames \"Black Republicans\" and Lincoln for conflict between the North and South","Notable Letters 20 Feb. Letter from Gov. John Letcher 21 Feb. Constituent refers to slavery as the \"never ending nigger question\" 27 Feb. Letter from Col. David B. Bimey, son of abolitionist James G. Bime","Notable Letters: 13, 18 July 1912 Letters from Woodrow Wilson 25 Oct., 17 Nov. 1915 Letters from Teddy Roosevelt","Notable Letters: Eight letters in this folder from Henry Force to Peyton Randolph, 1848-1851, are available in  transcription  (NOT ON MICROFILM) 17 Aug. 1850 Henry Force describes voyage from New York to Havana and New Orleans. 7 Sept. 1850 Henry Force's duties as surveyor on Border Commission in Victoria, Texas. 5 April 1850 Samuel Force giving views of a Princeton Freshman. 29 June 1851 Henry Force describes encounters with Mexicans and Apaches in New Mexico.","Notable Letters: 9 March Henry Force describe duties and life in San Diego and survey of the Gila River. 21 March Susan Randolph, Peyton's mother, notes new painting in Capitol Rotunda-Washington Crossing the Delaware. 4 July Mother describes Henry Clay's funeral. 3 Oct. Mother describes father's involvement in Whig vs. Democrat politics.","Notable Letters: 2 Jan. Mother describes death of Nannie's son, Randolph, of scarlet fever. 4 Jan. Mother describes death of Peyton's grandfather. 9 Jan. Mother describes erecting of statue of Andrew Jackson with speech by Stephen A. Douglas. 6 Feb. Mother anticipates somber character of Franklin Pierce's inauguration because of recent death of his only son. 13 Feb. Henry Force describes Apache attack on return trip from El Paso. 13 March Mother describes Pierce's inauguration. 22 May Mother describes 25th wedding anniversary.","Notable Letters: 21 Nov. James Innes Randolph asks for $200 to avoid foreclosure on house and sale of furniture.","Notable Letters: 28 May Father believes Kansas-Nebraska Act will make Northerners refuse to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law. 18 June Mother urges Peyton to join the Know-Nothings. 26 June Mother notes rumor that Pope's nuncio was engaged in Catholic atrocities to subvert the government and make Washington the headquarters of the Pope.","Notable Letters: 23 July Mother describes spread of cholera in Washington. 19 Nov. Mother describes financial panic in Washington.","Notable Letters: 1 March Mother gives vivid description of Grandmother's death. 10 May Wm. Titcomb warns Peyton not to join Know-Nothings. 22 Dec. Wm. Titcomb anticipates arrival of Santa Claus.","Notable Letters: 9 July Henry Force describes trial of Preston Brookes for assault of Sumner in the Senate. 17 Aug. Henry Force discusses maintenance of Washington Territory boundary. 24 Aug. Father tries unsuccessfully to get a clerkship at Congress. 3 Sept. Henry Force describes his father's (Peter Force) problems with his documentary history of America. 3 Nov. Peyton believes Buchanan will defeat Fillmore in presidential election.","Notable Letters: 7 June 1857 Peyton in Mississippi gladly notes absence of foreigners and Yankees.","Notable Letters: 6 Jan. 1861 Peyton believes conflict between South Carolina and the U.S. will not last long because neither can afford a war. 17 March 1861 Mother believes Lincoln will preserve peace. 24 March 1861 Peyton joins the Army at Fort Morgan, Alabama. 24 March 1861 Mother observes that most Know-Nothings have switched to the Republicans. 14 April 1861 Mother says, \"Hurrah for the Southern Confederacy.\" 8 Sept. 1861 Mother describes rising prices in Richmond. Peyton's brother John could see the Capitol rotunda on picket duty outside Washington. 20 Oct. 1861 Mother visits Richmond hospitals filled with soldiers. 5 May 1862 Mother describes Confederate evacuation of Yorktown and Norfolk. Notes Merrimac is in the James River. 24 Dec. 1862 Peyton asks when General. Armistead's uniforms will be ready.","Notable Letters: 15 Feb. 1863 Prices sky rocketing in Richmond. 14 July 1863 Mother believes Lewis Armistead still alive despite rumors of his death at Gettysburg. 20 Aug. 1863 Mother questions fate of General. Armistead. 17 July 1864 Mother describes scarcity of food in Richmond.","Notable Letters: 6 July 1854 Birthday letter to Mary Fisher, Peyton's future wife. Advises her what to look for in a husband. 10 Feb. 1856 Letter to Innes Randolph at Hobart College, New York.","Notable Letters: 4 Dec. 1861 John Randolph describes winter camp life in the army and his efforts to stay warm. 6 Feb. 1862 Mollie, fearing that the North will win, wonders why England and France will not recognize the Confederacy. 12 Aug. 1863 Mother unsure of Lewis Armistead's fate. Notes the high cost of wood and coal. 22 Nov. 1863 Mother describes death of James Innes Randolph. 13 May 1864 Family wakes to booming cannon outside Richmond. John brought home wounded in thigh.","Notable items: 1856 Resignation speech of Congressman Preston B. Brookes.","Notable items: 1795 List of Subscribers to the \"New Virginia Justice\""],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_dc1bd08acadd3e1eb1362ba5b6c828f4\"\u003eThe John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consist of a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris. The bulk of the collection is comprised of letters of John T. Harris and his family, and of Peyton Randolph and his family. Several letters discuss Southern secession and the American Civil War. Also included are Randolph family letters, James Clarkson Papers, Civil War documents and Harris genealogy.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consist of a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris. The bulk of the collection is comprised of letters of John T. Harris and his family, and of Peyton Randolph and his family. Several letters discuss Southern secession and the American Civil War. Also included are Randolph family letters, James Clarkson Papers, Civil War documents and Harris genealogy."],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates -- Elections","Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society","Harris family -- Correspondence","Randolph family -- Correspondence","Harris, John T. (John Thomas), 1823-1899 -- Correspondence","Randolph, Peyton, 1833-1891 -- Correspondence","Randolph, Susan Armistead, 1810-1884 -- Correspondence","Harris, R. 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Harris papers","Rockingham County (Va.) -- Politics and government","Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865","Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865","Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950","Virginia -- Genealogy","Virginia -- History, Local","Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia -- Social life and customs","United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate","United States -- Politics and government -- 1849-1861","United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century","Lawyers -- Virginia","Judges -- Virginia","Practice of law -- Virginia","Elections -- Virginia","Statesmen -- Virginia","Letters (correspondence)","Genealogies (histories)","Newspaper clippings","Indentures","Photographs","Wills","broadsides (notices)","Legal documents","Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","The collection is also available on microfilm at Special Collections of James Madison University (Microfilm # 1471-1479) and at the Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.","The collection is arranged into the following four series and subseries. All correspondence series are arranged chronologically, and all other series are arranged topically.","Series 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928 Series 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936 Series 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896 Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933","Boatner, Mark Mayo.  The Civil War Dictionary . New York: David McKay Co., Inc., 1959.","Dabney, Virginius.  Virginia: The New Dominion . Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1971.","Daniels, Jonathon.  The Randolphs of Virginia . New York: Doubleday, 1972.","Johnson, Allen \u0026 Malone, Dumas, ed.  Dictionary of American Biography.  Vol. VI. NY: Scribner's     Sons, 1931. ","Krick, Robert K.  Lee's Colonels: A Biographical Register of the Field Officers of the Army of Northern Virginia . Dayton, Ohio: Press of Morningside Bookshop, 1979. ","Members of Congress Since 1789. Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1977. ","The National Cyclopedia of American Biography . Vol. XIX. NY: Charles T. White and Co., 1926. ","Tewksbury, Donald G.  The Founding of American Colleges and Universities Before the Civil War . NY: Archon Books, 1965. ","Wakelyn, Jon L.  Biographical Dictionary of the Confederacy . Westport, CN: Greenwood, 1977. ","Wayland, John W.  A History of Rockingham County, Virginia . Dayton, VA: Ruebush-Elkins, 1912. ","John T. Harris (1823-1899) was perhaps one of the most prominent citizens of Rockingham County throughout the nineteenth century. The son of Nathan and Ann Harris, he was commonwealth's attorney for Rockingham County from 1852 to 1859, and in 1856 served as a Presidential elector for James Buchanan. Thereafter, he served in the United States Congress from 1859 until the outbreak of the Civil War. Despite his strong Unionist sentiments and his continual efforts to keep Virginia in the Union, Harris remained loyal to Virginia when she seceded in May 1861. During the war he served two terms in the Virginia General Assembly. Following the war John T. Harris was judge of the 12th judicial circuit, which included Rockingham County. In 1870 he was again elected to Congress and was continuously re-elected until 1880, after which he resumed his law practice in Harrisonburg. John T. Harris returned to politics in 1889 as a rival of P.W. McKinney for the Democratic nomination for the governorship. Later he was appointed by Governor McKinney as one of the representatives for Virginia to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1892. He died in Harrisonburg, October 14, 1899. ","In addition to the Harris family letters, there are a large number of miscellaneous letters (3 Hollinger boxes) of the related Peyton Randolph Family. The Randolph family papers came into the Harris family when John T. Harris's son, John T. Harris Jr., married Peyton Randolph's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Randolph. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1833, Peyton was the son of James Innes Randolph, a congressional clerk, and Susan Armistead Randolph. However, despite the numerous letters to him, little is known about Peyton Randolph. Prior to the Civil War he attended Columbian College (now George Washington University) and was an engineer on numerous railroad projects in Virginia, Indiana, and Alabama through the 1850's. He enlisted in the army in Mobile, Alabama, at the outbreak of war and served as an engineer in Pickett's division, rising to the rank of major by 1865. Thereafter, even less is known of his life. He married Mary Fisher following the war, returned to the engineering profession, and died November 28, 1888.","In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2025.","Harter, Dale F.  Of Men and Measures: The Memoirs of John T. Harris of Virginia.  M.A. Thesis, University of South Carolina, 1999.","The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consists of seven boxes and two oversize folders of material. Although the collection contains a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris, the bulk of the collection is comprised of correspondence addressed to John T. Harris and his family, and between Peyton Randolph and his family. A small number of James Clarkson papers are also present. The collection is arranged in four series: Correspondence, Personal and Family Papers, Political Papers, and Miscellaneous.","Series 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937, is arranged chronologically in four subseries:  ","Subseries 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899, consists of correspondence addressed to Harris from his constituents requesting personal favors. Letters from 1860 to 1861 primarily address the issue of Virginia seceding from the Union. Most of the letters express pro-Unionist feelings and encourage Harris to work for a compromise in Congress to avert violent conflict. The contents of these letters suggest that Harris worked with and may have been a close friend of Stephen A. Douglas. The 24 May 1871 letter addressed to Harris from William Nelson Pendelton, written on behalf of Henry Clay White of Rockbridge County requesting appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is property of Special Collections at James Madison University, and does not form part of the original collection on deposit. It is not available on microfilm.","Subseries 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937, consists chiefly of letters among various members of the Harris family; content includes descriptions of family life. Also included among this subseries are several letters to John T. Harris, Jr., from Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.","Subseries 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884, consists of letters from several college friends of Randolph and from Randolph's immediate family. Notable among these are letters from college friend Henry Force. Force was the son of historian Peter Force and acted as surveyor on the Border Commission dispatched to study the newly acquired lands in present-day New Mexico and Arizona. In a series of letters to Peyton from 1848 to 1853, Force describes his encounters with Mexican soldiers and Apache Indians, as well as his duties on the trek from New Orleans to San Diego. Transcriptions are available for eight of Force's letters, 1848-1851.","Subseries 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928, includes letters addressed to Peyton Randolph and his sisters, Mollie Randolph, Nannie Randolph and Sue Randolph from their mother, Susan Armistead Randolph, correspondence between the Randolph siblings, as well as a few miscellaneous items of Peyton Randolph's including a book of psalms which he carried during the Civil War. The letters from Susan Armistead Randolph form the bulk of this subseries. In her weekly four-page letters, Susan Randolph describes life in Washington, D.C. during the 1850's, including the inauguration of Franklin Pierce and the funeral of Henry Clay. Susan Randolph was acutely aware of the political climate of her era and took particular interest in the Know-Nothing party in the 1850's. In several letters she outlines the platform of the Know-Nothings and even urges Peyton to join the party. However, despite her vivid political commentaries and her proximity to the arena of the conflict, she does not mention the issue of slavery. In addition to her political and social sketches, she provides detailed accounts of family life, including detailed descriptions of the deaths of various family members. Her letters from Richmond during the war describe the changes in life in that city through the course of the war and include detailed examples of the rampant inflation of prices on common goods such as bacon and flour. Of particular interest are Mrs. Randolph's inquiries concerning her first cousin, General Lewis Armistead, who was said to be the first Confederate soldier to cross into Union lines during Pickett's Charge at the battle of Gettysburg. See Randolph Harris Moulton's Some Randolphs Around Civil War Times for transcriptions of some of the Peyton Randolph letters.","Series 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936, is arranged topically and contains a variety of materials. General papers include John T. Harris' law license, an 1861 will, and his post-Civil War oath of allegiance to the United States. [A certificate in which President Benjamin Harrison appoints Harris as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892 is located in the oversize miscellaneous file.] Also in this series is a photocopy of John T. Harris' handwritten 1898 autobiography, which gives many particulars of his life, as well as a photocopy of his son John T. Harris Jr.'s typed 1936 autobiography, which includes characterizations of the lawyers with which the younger Harris was acquainted. Genealogical notes and charts as well as newspaper clippings pertaining to the Harris family are also present.","Series 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896, consists primarily of copies of John T. Harris' Congressional speeches as well as several made by other members of Congress. The most notable of these is the resignation speech of Preston B. \"Bully\" Brookes, who was censured by Congress for caning Charles Sumner in 1856. In addition, there are election returns from elections in which Harris was a candidate. These include reports from Rockingham County and localities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. There is also a folder containing political ephemera such as political broadsides, handbills, and selected pages from newspapers regarding local and national elections","Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933, contains a variety of materials, including general miscellany and receipts, Civil War documents, indentures, James Clarkson Papers, photographs and undated material. Among the Civil War documents are requests for exemption from military service, requisition receipts from Confederate military authorities, contracts between individuals and their military substitutes, and requests to John  T. Harris for release from Union prisoner-of-war camps. The James Clarkson Papers primarily are comprised of legal documents from Albemarle County. These documents were preserved by John T. Harris's wife, Virginia Harris, who was a descendant of James Clarkson. Among the photographs is a print of Peyton Randolph and his four brothers, a photographed portrait of James Innes, and photographs of John T. Harris' writing desk, a young Isabelle Heard, and an unidentified young girl.  Undated material consists of any items in this series that may be undated, including print material, notes, memoranda, receipts, various lists, writings, and calling cards. In addition, also includes a certificate signed by Benjamin Harrison appointing him as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892; a land grant to Joel S. Graves signed by Governor Thomas M. Randolph; and a sheet dated March 11, 1861, signed by members of the provisional government of secession (Civil War) from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.","Notable Letters: 2 Feb. 1857, Arch Graham on national, state and local politics, with letter of 20 July from John T. Harris (son) interpreting the meaning of the letter 3 March 1860 Supporter of Stephen A. Douglas and \"squatter sovereignty.\" 2 May 1860 Talk of secession 30 Oct. 1860 England blamed for dissolution of the Union 1 Dec. 1860 South Carolina resident gives plans of that state with regards to the Union. 16 Dec. 1860 Harris believes Union must be preserved.","Notable Letters: 21 Jan. Constituent blames \"Black Republicans\" and Lincoln for conflict between the North and South","Notable Letters 20 Feb. Letter from Gov. John Letcher 21 Feb. Constituent refers to slavery as the \"never ending nigger question\" 27 Feb. Letter from Col. David B. Bimey, son of abolitionist James G. Bime","Notable Letters: 13, 18 July 1912 Letters from Woodrow Wilson 25 Oct., 17 Nov. 1915 Letters from Teddy Roosevelt","Notable Letters: Eight letters in this folder from Henry Force to Peyton Randolph, 1848-1851, are available in  transcription  (NOT ON MICROFILM) 17 Aug. 1850 Henry Force describes voyage from New York to Havana and New Orleans. 7 Sept. 1850 Henry Force's duties as surveyor on Border Commission in Victoria, Texas. 5 April 1850 Samuel Force giving views of a Princeton Freshman. 29 June 1851 Henry Force describes encounters with Mexicans and Apaches in New Mexico.","Notable Letters: 9 March Henry Force describe duties and life in San Diego and survey of the Gila River. 21 March Susan Randolph, Peyton's mother, notes new painting in Capitol Rotunda-Washington Crossing the Delaware. 4 July Mother describes Henry Clay's funeral. 3 Oct. Mother describes father's involvement in Whig vs. Democrat politics.","Notable Letters: 2 Jan. Mother describes death of Nannie's son, Randolph, of scarlet fever. 4 Jan. Mother describes death of Peyton's grandfather. 9 Jan. Mother describes erecting of statue of Andrew Jackson with speech by Stephen A. Douglas. 6 Feb. Mother anticipates somber character of Franklin Pierce's inauguration because of recent death of his only son. 13 Feb. Henry Force describes Apache attack on return trip from El Paso. 13 March Mother describes Pierce's inauguration. 22 May Mother describes 25th wedding anniversary.","Notable Letters: 21 Nov. James Innes Randolph asks for $200 to avoid foreclosure on house and sale of furniture.","Notable Letters: 28 May Father believes Kansas-Nebraska Act will make Northerners refuse to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law. 18 June Mother urges Peyton to join the Know-Nothings. 26 June Mother notes rumor that Pope's nuncio was engaged in Catholic atrocities to subvert the government and make Washington the headquarters of the Pope.","Notable Letters: 23 July Mother describes spread of cholera in Washington. 19 Nov. Mother describes financial panic in Washington.","Notable Letters: 1 March Mother gives vivid description of Grandmother's death. 10 May Wm. Titcomb warns Peyton not to join Know-Nothings. 22 Dec. Wm. Titcomb anticipates arrival of Santa Claus.","Notable Letters: 9 July Henry Force describes trial of Preston Brookes for assault of Sumner in the Senate. 17 Aug. Henry Force discusses maintenance of Washington Territory boundary. 24 Aug. Father tries unsuccessfully to get a clerkship at Congress. 3 Sept. Henry Force describes his father's (Peter Force) problems with his documentary history of America. 3 Nov. Peyton believes Buchanan will defeat Fillmore in presidential election.","Notable Letters: 7 June 1857 Peyton in Mississippi gladly notes absence of foreigners and Yankees.","Notable Letters: 6 Jan. 1861 Peyton believes conflict between South Carolina and the U.S. will not last long because neither can afford a war. 17 March 1861 Mother believes Lincoln will preserve peace. 24 March 1861 Peyton joins the Army at Fort Morgan, Alabama. 24 March 1861 Mother observes that most Know-Nothings have switched to the Republicans. 14 April 1861 Mother says, \"Hurrah for the Southern Confederacy.\" 8 Sept. 1861 Mother describes rising prices in Richmond. Peyton's brother John could see the Capitol rotunda on picket duty outside Washington. 20 Oct. 1861 Mother visits Richmond hospitals filled with soldiers. 5 May 1862 Mother describes Confederate evacuation of Yorktown and Norfolk. Notes Merrimac is in the James River. 24 Dec. 1862 Peyton asks when General. Armistead's uniforms will be ready.","Notable Letters: 15 Feb. 1863 Prices sky rocketing in Richmond. 14 July 1863 Mother believes Lewis Armistead still alive despite rumors of his death at Gettysburg. 20 Aug. 1863 Mother questions fate of General. Armistead. 17 July 1864 Mother describes scarcity of food in Richmond.","Notable Letters: 6 July 1854 Birthday letter to Mary Fisher, Peyton's future wife. Advises her what to look for in a husband. 10 Feb. 1856 Letter to Innes Randolph at Hobart College, New York.","Notable Letters: 4 Dec. 1861 John Randolph describes winter camp life in the army and his efforts to stay warm. 6 Feb. 1862 Mollie, fearing that the North will win, wonders why England and France will not recognize the Confederacy. 12 Aug. 1863 Mother unsure of Lewis Armistead's fate. Notes the high cost of wood and coal. 22 Nov. 1863 Mother describes death of James Innes Randolph. 13 May 1864 Family wakes to booming cannon outside Richmond. John brought home wounded in thigh.","Notable items: 1856 Resignation speech of Congressman Preston B. Brookes.","Notable items: 1795 List of Subscribers to the \"New Virginia Justice\"","The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).","The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consist of a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris. The bulk of the collection is comprised of letters of John T. Harris and his family, and of Peyton Randolph and his family. Several letters discuss Southern secession and the American Civil War. Also included are Randolph family letters, James Clarkson Papers, Civil War documents and Harris genealogy.","James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society","Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates -- Elections","Harris family -- Correspondence","Randolph family -- Correspondence","Harris, John T. (John Thomas), 1823-1899","Harris, R. Randolph","Harris, John T. 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Harris (1823-1899) was perhaps one of the most prominent citizens of Rockingham County throughout the nineteenth century. The son of Nathan and Ann Harris, he was commonwealth's attorney for Rockingham County from 1852 to 1859, and in 1856 served as a Presidential elector for James Buchanan. Thereafter, he served in the United States Congress from 1859 until the outbreak of the Civil War. Despite his strong Unionist sentiments and his continual efforts to keep Virginia in the Union, Harris remained loyal to Virginia when she seceded in May 1861. During the war he served two terms in the Virginia General Assembly. Following the war John T. Harris was judge of the 12th judicial circuit, which included Rockingham County. In 1870 he was again elected to Congress and was continuously re-elected until 1880, after which he resumed his law practice in Harrisonburg. John T. Harris returned to politics in 1889 as a rival of P.W. McKinney for the Democratic nomination for the governorship. Later he was appointed by Governor McKinney as one of the representatives for Virginia to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1892. He died in Harrisonburg, October 14, 1899. ","In addition to the Harris family letters, there are a large number of miscellaneous letters (3 Hollinger boxes) of the related Peyton Randolph Family. The Randolph family papers came into the Harris family when John T. Harris's son, John T. Harris Jr., married Peyton Randolph's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Randolph. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1833, Peyton was the son of James Innes Randolph, a congressional clerk, and Susan Armistead Randolph. However, despite the numerous letters to him, little is known about Peyton Randolph. Prior to the Civil War he attended Columbian College (now George Washington University) and was an engineer on numerous railroad projects in Virginia, Indiana, and Alabama through the 1850's. He enlisted in the army in Mobile, Alabama, at the outbreak of war and served as an engineer in Pickett's division, rising to the rank of major by 1865. Thereafter, even less is known of his life. He married Mary Fisher following the war, returned to the engineering profession, and died November 28, 1888."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of Item], [box #, folder #], John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), SC 0089, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. on deposit from Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, Dayton, Va., housed in Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of Item], [box #, folder #], John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), SC 0089, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. on deposit from Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, Dayton, Va., housed in Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017. \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThis collection was previously cataloged as SC 2025.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2025."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eHarter, Dale F. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eOf Men and Measures: The Memoirs of John T. Harris of Virginia.\u003c/emph\u003e M.A. Thesis, University of South Carolina, 1999.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Material"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Harter, Dale F.  Of Men and Measures: The Memoirs of John T. Harris of Virginia.  M.A. Thesis, University of South Carolina, 1999."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consists of seven boxes and two oversize folders of material. Although the collection contains a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris, the bulk of the collection is comprised of correspondence addressed to John T. Harris and his family, and between Peyton Randolph and his family. A small number of James Clarkson papers are also present. The collection is arranged in four series: Correspondence, Personal and Family Papers, Political Papers, and Miscellaneous.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937, is arranged chronologically in four subseries:  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899, consists of correspondence addressed to Harris from his constituents requesting personal favors. Letters from 1860 to 1861 primarily address the issue of Virginia seceding from the Union. Most of the letters express pro-Unionist feelings and encourage Harris to work for a compromise in Congress to avert violent conflict. The contents of these letters suggest that Harris worked with and may have been a close friend of Stephen A. Douglas. The 24 May 1871 letter addressed to Harris from William Nelson Pendelton, written on behalf of Henry Clay White of Rockbridge County requesting appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is property of Special Collections at James Madison University, and does not form part of the original collection on deposit. It is not available on microfilm.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937, consists chiefly of letters among various members of the Harris family; content includes descriptions of family life. Also included among this subseries are several letters to John T. Harris, Jr., from Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884, consists of letters from several college friends of Randolph and from Randolph's immediate family. Notable among these are letters from college friend Henry Force. Force was the son of historian Peter Force and acted as surveyor on the Border Commission dispatched to study the newly acquired lands in present-day New Mexico and Arizona. In a series of letters to Peyton from 1848 to 1853, Force describes his encounters with Mexican soldiers and Apache Indians, as well as his duties on the trek from New Orleans to San Diego. Transcriptions are available for eight of Force's letters, 1848-1851.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928, includes letters addressed to Peyton Randolph and his sisters, Mollie Randolph, Nannie Randolph and Sue Randolph from their mother, Susan Armistead Randolph, correspondence between the Randolph siblings, as well as a few miscellaneous items of Peyton Randolph's including a book of psalms which he carried during the Civil War. The letters from Susan Armistead Randolph form the bulk of this subseries. In her weekly four-page letters, Susan Randolph describes life in Washington, D.C. during the 1850's, including the inauguration of Franklin Pierce and the funeral of Henry Clay. Susan Randolph was acutely aware of the political climate of her era and took particular interest in the Know-Nothing party in the 1850's. In several letters she outlines the platform of the Know-Nothings and even urges Peyton to join the party. However, despite her vivid political commentaries and her proximity to the arena of the conflict, she does not mention the issue of slavery. In addition to her political and social sketches, she provides detailed accounts of family life, including detailed descriptions of the deaths of various family members. Her letters from Richmond during the war describe the changes in life in that city through the course of the war and include detailed examples of the rampant inflation of prices on common goods such as bacon and flour. Of particular interest are Mrs. Randolph's inquiries concerning her first cousin, General Lewis Armistead, who was said to be the first Confederate soldier to cross into Union lines during Pickett's Charge at the battle of Gettysburg. See Randolph Harris Moulton's Some Randolphs Around Civil War Times for transcriptions of some of the Peyton Randolph letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936, is arranged topically and contains a variety of materials. General papers include John T. Harris' law license, an 1861 will, and his post-Civil War oath of allegiance to the United States. [A certificate in which President Benjamin Harrison appoints Harris as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892 is located in the oversize miscellaneous file.] Also in this series is a photocopy of John T. Harris' handwritten 1898 autobiography, which gives many particulars of his life, as well as a photocopy of his son John T. Harris Jr.'s typed 1936 autobiography, which includes characterizations of the lawyers with which the younger Harris was acquainted. Genealogical notes and charts as well as newspaper clippings pertaining to the Harris family are also present.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896, consists primarily of copies of John T. Harris' Congressional speeches as well as several made by other members of Congress. The most notable of these is the resignation speech of Preston B. \"Bully\" Brookes, who was censured by Congress for caning Charles Sumner in 1856. In addition, there are election returns from elections in which Harris was a candidate. These include reports from Rockingham County and localities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. There is also a folder containing political ephemera such as political broadsides, handbills, and selected pages from newspapers regarding local and national elections\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933, contains a variety of materials, including general miscellany and receipts, Civil War documents, indentures, James Clarkson Papers, photographs and undated material. Among the Civil War documents are requests for exemption from military service, requisition receipts from Confederate military authorities, contracts between individuals and their military substitutes, and requests to John  T. Harris for release from Union prisoner-of-war camps. The James Clarkson Papers primarily are comprised of legal documents from Albemarle County. These documents were preserved by John T. Harris's wife, Virginia Harris, who was a descendant of James Clarkson. Among the photographs is a print of Peyton Randolph and his four brothers, a photographed portrait of James Innes, and photographs of John T. Harris' writing desk, a young Isabelle Heard, and an unidentified young girl.  Undated material consists of any items in this series that may be undated, including print material, notes, memoranda, receipts, various lists, writings, and calling cards. In addition, also includes a certificate signed by Benjamin Harrison appointing him as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892; a land grant to Joel S. Graves signed by Governor Thomas M. Randolph; and a sheet dated March 11, 1861, signed by members of the provisional government of secession (Civil War) from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e2 Feb. 1857, Arch Graham on national, state and local politics, with letter of 20 July from John T. Harris (son) interpreting the meaning of the letter\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e3 March 1860 Supporter of Stephen A. Douglas and \"squatter sovereignty.\"\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e2 May 1860 Talk of secession\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e30 Oct. 1860 England blamed for dissolution of the Union\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e1 Dec. 1860 South Carolina resident gives plans of that state with regards to the Union.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e16 Dec. 1860 Harris believes Union must be preserved.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e21 Jan. Constituent blames \"Black Republicans\" and Lincoln for conflict between the North and South\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e20 Feb. Letter from Gov. John Letcher\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e21 Feb. Constituent refers to slavery as the \"never ending nigger question\"\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e27 Feb. Letter from Col. David B. Bimey, son of abolitionist James G. Bime\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e13, 18 July 1912 Letters from Woodrow Wilson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e25 Oct., 17 Nov. 1915 Letters from Teddy Roosevelt\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eEight letters in this folder from Henry Force to Peyton Randolph, 1848-1851, are available in \u003cextref type=\"simple\" href=\"http://www.lib.jmu.edu/special/manuscripts/Harris_Coll_Force_Transcripts.html\"\u003etranscription\u003c/extref\u003e (NOT ON MICROFILM)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e17 Aug. 1850 Henry Force describes voyage from New York to Havana and New Orleans.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e7 Sept. 1850 Henry Force's duties as surveyor on Border Commission in Victoria, Texas.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e5 April 1850 Samuel Force giving views of a Princeton Freshman.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e29 June 1851 Henry Force describes encounters with Mexicans and Apaches in New Mexico.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e9 March Henry Force describe duties and life in San Diego and survey of the Gila River.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e21 March Susan Randolph, Peyton's mother, notes new painting in Capitol Rotunda-Washington Crossing the Delaware.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e4 July Mother describes Henry Clay's funeral.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e3 Oct. Mother describes father's involvement in Whig vs. Democrat politics.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e2 Jan. Mother describes death of Nannie's son, Randolph, of scarlet fever.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e4 Jan. Mother describes death of Peyton's grandfather.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e9 Jan. Mother describes erecting of statue of Andrew Jackson with speech by Stephen A. Douglas.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e6 Feb. Mother anticipates somber character of Franklin Pierce's inauguration because of recent death of his only son.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e13 Feb. Henry Force describes Apache attack on return trip from El Paso.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e13 March Mother describes Pierce's inauguration.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e22 May Mother describes 25th wedding anniversary.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e21 Nov. James Innes Randolph asks for $200 to avoid foreclosure on house and sale of furniture.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e28 May Father believes Kansas-Nebraska Act will make Northerners refuse to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e18 June Mother urges Peyton to join the Know-Nothings.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e26 June Mother notes rumor that Pope's nuncio was engaged in Catholic atrocities to subvert the government and make Washington the headquarters of the Pope.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e23 July Mother describes spread of cholera in Washington.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e19 Nov. Mother describes financial panic in Washington.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e1 March Mother gives vivid description of Grandmother's death.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e10 May Wm. Titcomb warns Peyton not to join Know-Nothings.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e22 Dec. Wm. Titcomb anticipates arrival of Santa Claus.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e9 July Henry Force describes trial of Preston Brookes for assault of Sumner in the Senate.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e17 Aug. Henry Force discusses maintenance of Washington Territory boundary.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e24 Aug. Father tries unsuccessfully to get a clerkship at Congress.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e3 Sept. Henry Force describes his father's (Peter Force) problems with his documentary history of America.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e3 Nov. Peyton believes Buchanan will defeat Fillmore in presidential election.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e7 June 1857 Peyton in Mississippi gladly notes absence of foreigners and Yankees.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e6 Jan. 1861 Peyton believes conflict between South Carolina and the U.S. will not last long because neither can afford a war.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e17 March 1861 Mother believes Lincoln will preserve peace.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e24 March 1861 Peyton joins the Army at Fort Morgan, Alabama.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e24 March 1861 Mother observes that most Know-Nothings have switched to the Republicans.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e14 April 1861 Mother says, \"Hurrah for the Southern Confederacy.\"\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e8 Sept. 1861 Mother describes rising prices in Richmond. Peyton's brother John could see the Capitol rotunda on picket duty outside Washington.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e20 Oct. 1861 Mother visits Richmond hospitals filled with soldiers.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e5 May 1862 Mother describes Confederate evacuation of Yorktown and Norfolk. Notes Merrimac is in the James River.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e24 Dec. 1862 Peyton asks when General. Armistead's uniforms will be ready.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e15 Feb. 1863 Prices sky rocketing in Richmond.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e14 July 1863 Mother believes Lewis Armistead still alive despite rumors of his death at Gettysburg.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e20 Aug. 1863 Mother questions fate of General. Armistead.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e17 July 1864 Mother describes scarcity of food in Richmond.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e6 July 1854 Birthday letter to Mary Fisher, Peyton's future wife. Advises her what to look for in a husband.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e10 Feb. 1856 Letter to Innes Randolph at Hobart College, New York.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eNotable Letters:\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e4 Dec. 1861 John Randolph describes winter camp life in the army and his efforts to stay warm.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e6 Feb. 1862 Mollie, fearing that the North will win, wonders why England and France will not recognize the Confederacy.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e12 Aug. 1863 Mother unsure of Lewis Armistead's fate. Notes the high cost of wood and coal.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e22 Nov. 1863 Mother describes death of James Innes Randolph.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003e13 May 1864 Family wakes to booming cannon outside Richmond. John brought home wounded in thigh.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotable items: 1856 Resignation speech of Congressman Preston B. Brookes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotable items: 1795 List of Subscribers to the \"New Virginia Justice\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consists of seven boxes and two oversize folders of material. Although the collection contains a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris, the bulk of the collection is comprised of correspondence addressed to John T. Harris and his family, and between Peyton Randolph and his family. A small number of James Clarkson papers are also present. The collection is arranged in four series: Correspondence, Personal and Family Papers, Political Papers, and Miscellaneous.","Series 1: Correspondence, 1831-1937, is arranged chronologically in four subseries:  ","Subseries 1.1: Addressed to John T. Harris, 1841-1899, consists of correspondence addressed to Harris from his constituents requesting personal favors. Letters from 1860 to 1861 primarily address the issue of Virginia seceding from the Union. Most of the letters express pro-Unionist feelings and encourage Harris to work for a compromise in Congress to avert violent conflict. The contents of these letters suggest that Harris worked with and may have been a close friend of Stephen A. Douglas. The 24 May 1871 letter addressed to Harris from William Nelson Pendelton, written on behalf of Henry Clay White of Rockbridge County requesting appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is property of Special Collections at James Madison University, and does not form part of the original collection on deposit. It is not available on microfilm.","Subseries 1.2: Harris Family, 1831-1937, consists chiefly of letters among various members of the Harris family; content includes descriptions of family life. Also included among this subseries are several letters to John T. Harris, Jr., from Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.","Subseries 1.3: Addressed to Peyton Randolph, 1846-1884, consists of letters from several college friends of Randolph and from Randolph's immediate family. Notable among these are letters from college friend Henry Force. Force was the son of historian Peter Force and acted as surveyor on the Border Commission dispatched to study the newly acquired lands in present-day New Mexico and Arizona. In a series of letters to Peyton from 1848 to 1853, Force describes his encounters with Mexican soldiers and Apache Indians, as well as his duties on the trek from New Orleans to San Diego. Transcriptions are available for eight of Force's letters, 1848-1851.","Subseries 1.4: Randolph Family, 1837-1928, includes letters addressed to Peyton Randolph and his sisters, Mollie Randolph, Nannie Randolph and Sue Randolph from their mother, Susan Armistead Randolph, correspondence between the Randolph siblings, as well as a few miscellaneous items of Peyton Randolph's including a book of psalms which he carried during the Civil War. The letters from Susan Armistead Randolph form the bulk of this subseries. In her weekly four-page letters, Susan Randolph describes life in Washington, D.C. during the 1850's, including the inauguration of Franklin Pierce and the funeral of Henry Clay. Susan Randolph was acutely aware of the political climate of her era and took particular interest in the Know-Nothing party in the 1850's. In several letters she outlines the platform of the Know-Nothings and even urges Peyton to join the party. However, despite her vivid political commentaries and her proximity to the arena of the conflict, she does not mention the issue of slavery. In addition to her political and social sketches, she provides detailed accounts of family life, including detailed descriptions of the deaths of various family members. Her letters from Richmond during the war describe the changes in life in that city through the course of the war and include detailed examples of the rampant inflation of prices on common goods such as bacon and flour. Of particular interest are Mrs. Randolph's inquiries concerning her first cousin, General Lewis Armistead, who was said to be the first Confederate soldier to cross into Union lines during Pickett's Charge at the battle of Gettysburg. See Randolph Harris Moulton's Some Randolphs Around Civil War Times for transcriptions of some of the Peyton Randolph letters.","Series 2: Personal and Family Papers, 1843-1936, is arranged topically and contains a variety of materials. General papers include John T. Harris' law license, an 1861 will, and his post-Civil War oath of allegiance to the United States. [A certificate in which President Benjamin Harrison appoints Harris as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892 is located in the oversize miscellaneous file.] Also in this series is a photocopy of John T. Harris' handwritten 1898 autobiography, which gives many particulars of his life, as well as a photocopy of his son John T. Harris Jr.'s typed 1936 autobiography, which includes characterizations of the lawyers with which the younger Harris was acquainted. Genealogical notes and charts as well as newspaper clippings pertaining to the Harris family are also present.","Series 3: Political Papers, 1856-1896, consists primarily of copies of John T. Harris' Congressional speeches as well as several made by other members of Congress. The most notable of these is the resignation speech of Preston B. \"Bully\" Brookes, who was censured by Congress for caning Charles Sumner in 1856. In addition, there are election returns from elections in which Harris was a candidate. These include reports from Rockingham County and localities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. There is also a folder containing political ephemera such as political broadsides, handbills, and selected pages from newspapers regarding local and national elections","Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1771-1933, contains a variety of materials, including general miscellany and receipts, Civil War documents, indentures, James Clarkson Papers, photographs and undated material. Among the Civil War documents are requests for exemption from military service, requisition receipts from Confederate military authorities, contracts between individuals and their military substitutes, and requests to John  T. Harris for release from Union prisoner-of-war camps. The James Clarkson Papers primarily are comprised of legal documents from Albemarle County. These documents were preserved by John T. Harris's wife, Virginia Harris, who was a descendant of James Clarkson. Among the photographs is a print of Peyton Randolph and his four brothers, a photographed portrait of James Innes, and photographs of John T. Harris' writing desk, a young Isabelle Heard, and an unidentified young girl.  Undated material consists of any items in this series that may be undated, including print material, notes, memoranda, receipts, various lists, writings, and calling cards. In addition, also includes a certificate signed by Benjamin Harrison appointing him as Virginia's representative at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892; a land grant to Joel S. Graves signed by Governor Thomas M. Randolph; and a sheet dated March 11, 1861, signed by members of the provisional government of secession (Civil War) from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.","Notable Letters: 2 Feb. 1857, Arch Graham on national, state and local politics, with letter of 20 July from John T. Harris (son) interpreting the meaning of the letter 3 March 1860 Supporter of Stephen A. Douglas and \"squatter sovereignty.\" 2 May 1860 Talk of secession 30 Oct. 1860 England blamed for dissolution of the Union 1 Dec. 1860 South Carolina resident gives plans of that state with regards to the Union. 16 Dec. 1860 Harris believes Union must be preserved.","Notable Letters: 21 Jan. Constituent blames \"Black Republicans\" and Lincoln for conflict between the North and South","Notable Letters 20 Feb. Letter from Gov. John Letcher 21 Feb. Constituent refers to slavery as the \"never ending nigger question\" 27 Feb. Letter from Col. David B. Bimey, son of abolitionist James G. Bime","Notable Letters: 13, 18 July 1912 Letters from Woodrow Wilson 25 Oct., 17 Nov. 1915 Letters from Teddy Roosevelt","Notable Letters: Eight letters in this folder from Henry Force to Peyton Randolph, 1848-1851, are available in  transcription  (NOT ON MICROFILM) 17 Aug. 1850 Henry Force describes voyage from New York to Havana and New Orleans. 7 Sept. 1850 Henry Force's duties as surveyor on Border Commission in Victoria, Texas. 5 April 1850 Samuel Force giving views of a Princeton Freshman. 29 June 1851 Henry Force describes encounters with Mexicans and Apaches in New Mexico.","Notable Letters: 9 March Henry Force describe duties and life in San Diego and survey of the Gila River. 21 March Susan Randolph, Peyton's mother, notes new painting in Capitol Rotunda-Washington Crossing the Delaware. 4 July Mother describes Henry Clay's funeral. 3 Oct. Mother describes father's involvement in Whig vs. Democrat politics.","Notable Letters: 2 Jan. Mother describes death of Nannie's son, Randolph, of scarlet fever. 4 Jan. Mother describes death of Peyton's grandfather. 9 Jan. Mother describes erecting of statue of Andrew Jackson with speech by Stephen A. Douglas. 6 Feb. Mother anticipates somber character of Franklin Pierce's inauguration because of recent death of his only son. 13 Feb. Henry Force describes Apache attack on return trip from El Paso. 13 March Mother describes Pierce's inauguration. 22 May Mother describes 25th wedding anniversary.","Notable Letters: 21 Nov. James Innes Randolph asks for $200 to avoid foreclosure on house and sale of furniture.","Notable Letters: 28 May Father believes Kansas-Nebraska Act will make Northerners refuse to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law. 18 June Mother urges Peyton to join the Know-Nothings. 26 June Mother notes rumor that Pope's nuncio was engaged in Catholic atrocities to subvert the government and make Washington the headquarters of the Pope.","Notable Letters: 23 July Mother describes spread of cholera in Washington. 19 Nov. Mother describes financial panic in Washington.","Notable Letters: 1 March Mother gives vivid description of Grandmother's death. 10 May Wm. Titcomb warns Peyton not to join Know-Nothings. 22 Dec. Wm. Titcomb anticipates arrival of Santa Claus.","Notable Letters: 9 July Henry Force describes trial of Preston Brookes for assault of Sumner in the Senate. 17 Aug. Henry Force discusses maintenance of Washington Territory boundary. 24 Aug. Father tries unsuccessfully to get a clerkship at Congress. 3 Sept. Henry Force describes his father's (Peter Force) problems with his documentary history of America. 3 Nov. Peyton believes Buchanan will defeat Fillmore in presidential election.","Notable Letters: 7 June 1857 Peyton in Mississippi gladly notes absence of foreigners and Yankees.","Notable Letters: 6 Jan. 1861 Peyton believes conflict between South Carolina and the U.S. will not last long because neither can afford a war. 17 March 1861 Mother believes Lincoln will preserve peace. 24 March 1861 Peyton joins the Army at Fort Morgan, Alabama. 24 March 1861 Mother observes that most Know-Nothings have switched to the Republicans. 14 April 1861 Mother says, \"Hurrah for the Southern Confederacy.\" 8 Sept. 1861 Mother describes rising prices in Richmond. Peyton's brother John could see the Capitol rotunda on picket duty outside Washington. 20 Oct. 1861 Mother visits Richmond hospitals filled with soldiers. 5 May 1862 Mother describes Confederate evacuation of Yorktown and Norfolk. Notes Merrimac is in the James River. 24 Dec. 1862 Peyton asks when General. Armistead's uniforms will be ready.","Notable Letters: 15 Feb. 1863 Prices sky rocketing in Richmond. 14 July 1863 Mother believes Lewis Armistead still alive despite rumors of his death at Gettysburg. 20 Aug. 1863 Mother questions fate of General. Armistead. 17 July 1864 Mother describes scarcity of food in Richmond.","Notable Letters: 6 July 1854 Birthday letter to Mary Fisher, Peyton's future wife. Advises her what to look for in a husband. 10 Feb. 1856 Letter to Innes Randolph at Hobart College, New York.","Notable Letters: 4 Dec. 1861 John Randolph describes winter camp life in the army and his efforts to stay warm. 6 Feb. 1862 Mollie, fearing that the North will win, wonders why England and France will not recognize the Confederacy. 12 Aug. 1863 Mother unsure of Lewis Armistead's fate. Notes the high cost of wood and coal. 22 Nov. 1863 Mother describes death of James Innes Randolph. 13 May 1864 Family wakes to booming cannon outside Richmond. John brought home wounded in thigh.","Notable items: 1856 Resignation speech of Congressman Preston B. Brookes.","Notable items: 1795 List of Subscribers to the \"New Virginia Justice\""],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. 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Included in the collection are letters written by family members and an assortment of legal papers detailing taxes and land deeds.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihart_repositories_4_resources_393#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_393","ead_ssi":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_393","_root_":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_393","_nest_parent_":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_393","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/JMU/repositories_4_resources_393.xml","title_ssm":["Manley Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Manley Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1707-1953"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1707-1953"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["SC 0085","/repositories/4/resources/393"],"text":["SC 0085","/repositories/4/resources/393","Manley Family papers","Marion County (W. Va.) -- History -- Sources","Augusta County (Va.) -- Genealogy","Marion County (W. Va.) -- Genealogy","Virginia -- Genealogy","West Virginia -- Genealogy"," United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865","Augusta County (Va.) -- History","Debt -- Virginia","Real property -- Virginia","Indians of North America -- Virginia","Coaching (Transportation) -- Virginia","Miners -- West Virginia","Letters (correspondence)","Promissory notes","Financial Records","Genealogies (histories)","Indentures","Legal documents","Tax records","Wills","Family papers","Collection is open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","Dictionary of American Biography .  New York: Charles Scribner, 1936.","The General Assembly of Virginia,1619-1978 . Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1978.","Peyton, J. Lewis.  History of Augusta County Virginia , 2nd ed. Bridgewater, VA: C.J Carrier, 1953.","Waddel, Joseph A.  Annals of Augusta County, Virginia, from 1726 to 1871 , 2nd ed. Staunton, VA: C. Russell Caldwell, 1902.","Wingfield, Marshall.  Franklin County, a History . Berryville, Virginia: Chesapeake Book Co., 1964.","George W. Manley descended from a prominent family which owned property near George Washington's Mount Vernon and intermarried with the Washington and Harrison families. The collection also contains letters to Hugh W. Sheffey, who was the Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s.","This collection was minimally reprocessed in April 2017 and renamed Manley Family Papers, a change from the George W. Manley Collection. In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2010.","George W. Manley Collection, 1707-1953, contains about 300 items housed in two boxes and one flat file. The collection is composed largely of two kinds of materials: personal, business, and genealogical papers relating to the Manley family of Augusta County, Virginia and Marion County, formerly of Virginia and later West Virginia; and miscellaneous business and legal papers not directly related to the Manleys that document the functioning of law and government in what is now Franklin County, West Virginia, and Augusta County, Virginia, with scattered references to other Virginia counties and Marion County, West Virginia.","General correspondence comprises Manley family letters, which are genealogical in nature and discuss family connections with the Righter family of West Virginia, the Bigler family, and family land transactions. Eight photographs of family members from Percy Manley's Aunt Jessie in DuPont, Washington, ca.1950s, are also included. Also notable in the collection is a 1933 letter from Percy C. Manley (George's father) to Lauretta K. Muir, an official in the Civil Works Administration, concerning a self-sufficiency homestead project for the poor of Mineral County, West Virginia. Also interesting are a 1774 character reference for a member of Cedar Creek Congregation, a 1777 letter from John Lowning (likely a Revolutionary War soldier), and other letters that offer glimpses of 19th Century life, mostly in Virginia.","Additionally, ten letters written to Hugh W. Sheffey, Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s are included. The relationship between Sheffey and Manley is unclear, but the correspondence is foldered separately due to Sheffey's political position. The transcript of a letter written to Sheffey by Kenton Harper, dated December 16, 1846, is also available in the collection.","Business and legal documents compromise the bulk of the collection and include general documents, court case documents, deeds and indentures, and tax papers.  Many of the documents originated in Franklin County, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; some materials are from other Virginia counties, particularly Marion County. The dominant concerns are land and debt.","General documents contain Franklin, Bath, Marion, and Shenandoah County legal and business documents, dating from 1785-1909, such as lists of goods and services rendered, agreements, payment receipts, cancelled checks, and promissory notes. Several of the promissory notes and other interesting items are in a sixteen page account ledger, marked \"Bill of Injuction in Franklin Court, March 1800,\" which itemizes merchandise sold to John Hook by D.W. Thomas Osbourne, 1795-1800, and Dr. George Cunningham's list of visits to the slave-owning J.W. Moore family, 1834-1835. Also included are miscellaneous documents such as the estate of Samuel Beam of Shenandoah County, 1978; marriage licenses/documents (1822: Cyrus Ross to Sarah Righter, 1830: Joseph Stump to Susan Mansen, 1853: George W. Manley to Harriet B. Righter); an 1839 contract for Mary C. Moore for her teaching in Bath County; an 1855 share certificate for the Howardsville and Rockfish Turnpike; and 1880s liquor licenses for George W. Manley at the Continental Hotel in Fairmont.","Court case documents contain judgements, summonses, depositions, complaints, lawsuits, etc., pertaining to Franklin, Augusta, and Marion Counties, 1707-1855.  Several summonses carry the note: \"kept off by force of arms.\"  Materials include two statements by unwed mothers naming the fathers and declaring need for financial assistance from them (1804, 1805); one summons for illegal slavery (1805); two orders to pay court witnesses (1840); a 1786 Augusta County seal; and several complaints of assault.","The deeds and indentures consist of numerous deeds from Marion County relevant to the Manley and Righter family. Other deeds pertain to Franklin County, with a few from Augusta, Shenandoah, and Hardy Counties. An 1834 land plat dividing Henry Gochenour's land in Hardy County is also present. Materials that are oversized and housed separately include materials such as a 1774 indenture of John Haynes of Bedford County for sale of slaves to William McDonald, deeds and indentures relating to the Saunders family of Franklin County, deeds granting land in Augusta County to John Archer, signed by Lord Dinwiddie (1759), to Gabriel Fox of Hampshire County, England, signed by Lord Fairfax (1780), an 1847 indenture documenting the sale of land in Illinois from Carlos Enos to William Tams, as well as deeds relevant to the Manley Family.","Tax papers include an 1812 list of lands not found in Franklin County after division of the county in 1786, and 1856-1862 Manley family receipts for personal and property taxes in Marion County.","Family memorabilia and genealogical notes consist of three folders relating to the Manley family, including poetry of P.C. Manley and typed excerpts ostensibly from George Washington's diary mentioning Harrison Manley; family memorabilia such as documents and certificates and two small publications, entitled \"The Naval Career of Captain John Manley of Marblehead\" (1909) and \"Hand Book of Pohick Church\" (undated with postcard; Fairfax County); and twelve photographs, seven of which are identified as various Manley family members and taken by various photographers from Fairmont, West Virginia.","Civil War papers consist of a small number of materials related to the Civil War. Documents include an 1863 C.S.A. mail contract, two reports of deserters, documents relating to Peter Righter, including documentation regarding his Presidential pardon (the pardon, which is signed by Andrew Johnson is housed with the oversized materials). Also included are two unsigned, undated notes that may have been from Confederate spies. When the collection was originally recieved in Special Collections, it included an envelope labled \"Trial and hanging of John Righter, Confederate Spy,\" the envelope was empty, and nothing concerning John Righter was found in the collection.","Native American data documents a 1932 excavation of an Indian Mound near Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia, including an anonymous typescript describing the excavation (likely written by Percy Cyrus Manley, who assisted with the excavation), photocopied newspaper clippings, photocopied drawings of relics, and transcript from Augusta County Deed Book No. 22. Six photopraphs of the excavation are housed here also. An undated oversized map entititled \"Indian Tribes of North America,\" and compiled by Driver, Cooper, Kirchhoff, Libby, Massey, and Spier is housed separately.","Miscellaneous Virginia history consists of two folders of material: documents and images. Documents include anonymous notes regarding the Beverley Patent, copies of newspaper clippings regarding stage coaches, and notes regarding stage lines and businesses along stage line routes in Virginia in the 1800s. (An 1870 broadside advertising the sale of stage coach horses in Bath County is housed with oversized materials.) The Images folder includes one poor-quality engraving of the Hotel Altemonte in Staunton, Virginia likely removed from a publication. Also included are eleven postcards of various scenes and structures in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, West Virginia, particularly of sites relating to the execution of John Brown, the abolitionist who led an unsuccesful slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry in 1859.","The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. 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The collection is composed largely of two kinds of materials: personal, business, and genealogical papers relating to the Manley family of Augusta County, Virginia and Marion County, formerly of Virginia and later West Virginia; and miscellaneous business and legal papers not directly related to the Manleys that document the functioning of law and government in what is now Franklin County, West Virginia, and Augusta County, Virginia, with scattered references to other Virginia counties and Marion County, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral correspondence comprises Manley family letters, which are genealogical in nature and discuss family connections with the Righter family of West Virginia, the Bigler family, and family land transactions. Eight photographs of family members from Percy Manley's Aunt Jessie in DuPont, Washington, ca.1950s, are also included. Also notable in the collection is a 1933 letter from Percy C. Manley (George's father) to Lauretta K. 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Several of the promissory notes and other interesting items are in a sixteen page account ledger, marked \"Bill of Injuction in Franklin Court, March 1800,\" which itemizes merchandise sold to John Hook by D.W. Thomas Osbourne, 1795-1800, and Dr. George Cunningham's list of visits to the slave-owning J.W. Moore family, 1834-1835. Also included are miscellaneous documents such as the estate of Samuel Beam of Shenandoah County, 1978; marriage licenses/documents (1822: Cyrus Ross to Sarah Righter, 1830: Joseph Stump to Susan Mansen, 1853: George W. Manley to Harriet B. Righter); an 1839 contract for Mary C. Moore for her teaching in Bath County; an 1855 share certificate for the Howardsville and Rockfish Turnpike; and 1880s liquor licenses for George W. Manley at the Continental Hotel in Fairmont.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCourt case documents contain judgements, summonses, depositions, complaints, lawsuits, etc., pertaining to Franklin, Augusta, and Marion Counties, 1707-1855.  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Materials that are oversized and housed separately include materials such as a 1774 indenture of John Haynes of Bedford County for sale of slaves to William McDonald, deeds and indentures relating to the Saunders family of Franklin County, deeds granting land in Augusta County to John Archer, signed by Lord Dinwiddie (1759), to Gabriel Fox of Hampshire County, England, signed by Lord Fairfax (1780), an 1847 indenture documenting the sale of land in Illinois from Carlos Enos to William Tams, as well as deeds relevant to the Manley Family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTax papers include an 1812 list of lands not found in Franklin County after division of the county in 1786, and 1856-1862 Manley family receipts for personal and property taxes in Marion County.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFamily memorabilia and genealogical notes consist of three folders relating to the Manley family, including poetry of P.C. Manley and typed excerpts ostensibly from George Washington's diary mentioning Harrison Manley; family memorabilia such as documents and certificates and two small publications, entitled \"The Naval Career of Captain John Manley of Marblehead\" (1909) and \"Hand Book of Pohick Church\" (undated with postcard; Fairfax County); and twelve photographs, seven of which are identified as various Manley family members and taken by various photographers from Fairmont, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCivil War papers consist of a small number of materials related to the Civil War. Documents include an 1863 C.S.A. mail contract, two reports of deserters, documents relating to Peter Righter, including documentation regarding his Presidential pardon (the pardon, which is signed by Andrew Johnson is housed with the oversized materials). Also included are two unsigned, undated notes that may have been from Confederate spies. 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Documents include anonymous notes regarding the Beverley Patent, copies of newspaper clippings regarding stage coaches, and notes regarding stage lines and businesses along stage line routes in Virginia in the 1800s. (An 1870 broadside advertising the sale of stage coach horses in Bath County is housed with oversized materials.) The Images folder includes one poor-quality engraving of the Hotel Altemonte in Staunton, Virginia likely removed from a publication. Also included are eleven postcards of various scenes and structures in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, West Virginia, particularly of sites relating to the execution of John Brown, the abolitionist who led an unsuccesful slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry in 1859.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["George W. Manley Collection, 1707-1953, contains about 300 items housed in two boxes and one flat file. The collection is composed largely of two kinds of materials: personal, business, and genealogical papers relating to the Manley family of Augusta County, Virginia and Marion County, formerly of Virginia and later West Virginia; and miscellaneous business and legal papers not directly related to the Manleys that document the functioning of law and government in what is now Franklin County, West Virginia, and Augusta County, Virginia, with scattered references to other Virginia counties and Marion County, West Virginia.","General correspondence comprises Manley family letters, which are genealogical in nature and discuss family connections with the Righter family of West Virginia, the Bigler family, and family land transactions. Eight photographs of family members from Percy Manley's Aunt Jessie in DuPont, Washington, ca.1950s, are also included. Also notable in the collection is a 1933 letter from Percy C. Manley (George's father) to Lauretta K. Muir, an official in the Civil Works Administration, concerning a self-sufficiency homestead project for the poor of Mineral County, West Virginia. Also interesting are a 1774 character reference for a member of Cedar Creek Congregation, a 1777 letter from John Lowning (likely a Revolutionary War soldier), and other letters that offer glimpses of 19th Century life, mostly in Virginia.","Additionally, ten letters written to Hugh W. Sheffey, Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s are included. The relationship between Sheffey and Manley is unclear, but the correspondence is foldered separately due to Sheffey's political position. The transcript of a letter written to Sheffey by Kenton Harper, dated December 16, 1846, is also available in the collection.","Business and legal documents compromise the bulk of the collection and include general documents, court case documents, deeds and indentures, and tax papers.  Many of the documents originated in Franklin County, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; some materials are from other Virginia counties, particularly Marion County. The dominant concerns are land and debt.","General documents contain Franklin, Bath, Marion, and Shenandoah County legal and business documents, dating from 1785-1909, such as lists of goods and services rendered, agreements, payment receipts, cancelled checks, and promissory notes. Several of the promissory notes and other interesting items are in a sixteen page account ledger, marked \"Bill of Injuction in Franklin Court, March 1800,\" which itemizes merchandise sold to John Hook by D.W. Thomas Osbourne, 1795-1800, and Dr. George Cunningham's list of visits to the slave-owning J.W. Moore family, 1834-1835. Also included are miscellaneous documents such as the estate of Samuel Beam of Shenandoah County, 1978; marriage licenses/documents (1822: Cyrus Ross to Sarah Righter, 1830: Joseph Stump to Susan Mansen, 1853: George W. Manley to Harriet B. Righter); an 1839 contract for Mary C. Moore for her teaching in Bath County; an 1855 share certificate for the Howardsville and Rockfish Turnpike; and 1880s liquor licenses for George W. Manley at the Continental Hotel in Fairmont.","Court case documents contain judgements, summonses, depositions, complaints, lawsuits, etc., pertaining to Franklin, Augusta, and Marion Counties, 1707-1855.  Several summonses carry the note: \"kept off by force of arms.\"  Materials include two statements by unwed mothers naming the fathers and declaring need for financial assistance from them (1804, 1805); one summons for illegal slavery (1805); two orders to pay court witnesses (1840); a 1786 Augusta County seal; and several complaints of assault.","The deeds and indentures consist of numerous deeds from Marion County relevant to the Manley and Righter family. Other deeds pertain to Franklin County, with a few from Augusta, Shenandoah, and Hardy Counties. An 1834 land plat dividing Henry Gochenour's land in Hardy County is also present. Materials that are oversized and housed separately include materials such as a 1774 indenture of John Haynes of Bedford County for sale of slaves to William McDonald, deeds and indentures relating to the Saunders family of Franklin County, deeds granting land in Augusta County to John Archer, signed by Lord Dinwiddie (1759), to Gabriel Fox of Hampshire County, England, signed by Lord Fairfax (1780), an 1847 indenture documenting the sale of land in Illinois from Carlos Enos to William Tams, as well as deeds relevant to the Manley Family.","Tax papers include an 1812 list of lands not found in Franklin County after division of the county in 1786, and 1856-1862 Manley family receipts for personal and property taxes in Marion County.","Family memorabilia and genealogical notes consist of three folders relating to the Manley family, including poetry of P.C. Manley and typed excerpts ostensibly from George Washington's diary mentioning Harrison Manley; family memorabilia such as documents and certificates and two small publications, entitled \"The Naval Career of Captain John Manley of Marblehead\" (1909) and \"Hand Book of Pohick Church\" (undated with postcard; Fairfax County); and twelve photographs, seven of which are identified as various Manley family members and taken by various photographers from Fairmont, West Virginia.","Civil War papers consist of a small number of materials related to the Civil War. Documents include an 1863 C.S.A. mail contract, two reports of deserters, documents relating to Peter Righter, including documentation regarding his Presidential pardon (the pardon, which is signed by Andrew Johnson is housed with the oversized materials). Also included are two unsigned, undated notes that may have been from Confederate spies. When the collection was originally recieved in Special Collections, it included an envelope labled \"Trial and hanging of John Righter, Confederate Spy,\" the envelope was empty, and nothing concerning John Righter was found in the collection.","Native American data documents a 1932 excavation of an Indian Mound near Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia, including an anonymous typescript describing the excavation (likely written by Percy Cyrus Manley, who assisted with the excavation), photocopied newspaper clippings, photocopied drawings of relics, and transcript from Augusta County Deed Book No. 22. Six photopraphs of the excavation are housed here also. An undated oversized map entititled \"Indian Tribes of North America,\" and compiled by Driver, Cooper, Kirchhoff, Libby, Massey, and Spier is housed separately.","Miscellaneous Virginia history consists of two folders of material: documents and images. Documents include anonymous notes regarding the Beverley Patent, copies of newspaper clippings regarding stage coaches, and notes regarding stage lines and businesses along stage line routes in Virginia in the 1800s. (An 1870 broadside advertising the sale of stage coach horses in Bath County is housed with oversized materials.) The Images folder includes one poor-quality engraving of the Hotel Altemonte in Staunton, Virginia likely removed from a publication. Also included are eleven postcards of various scenes and structures in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, West Virginia, particularly of sites relating to the execution of John Brown, the abolitionist who led an unsuccesful slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry in 1859."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. 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Included in the collection are letters written by family members and an assortment of legal papers detailing taxes and land deeds.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The Manley Family Papers, 1707-1953, consist of various documents pertaining to the Manley family's personal, genealogical, and business activities, covering several Virginia and West Virginia counties. Included in the collection are letters written by family members and an assortment of legal papers detailing taxes and land deeds."],"names_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","Manley family","Manley family -- Correspondence","Righter family","Bigler family","McCauley family","Turner, Mary E.","Sheffey, Hugh W. (Hugh White), 1815-1889 -- Correspondence","Manley, John","Righter, Peter B. 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History of Augusta County Virginia , 2nd ed. Bridgewater, VA: C.J Carrier, 1953.","Waddel, Joseph A.  Annals of Augusta County, Virginia, from 1726 to 1871 , 2nd ed. Staunton, VA: C. Russell Caldwell, 1902.","Wingfield, Marshall.  Franklin County, a History . Berryville, Virginia: Chesapeake Book Co., 1964.","George W. Manley descended from a prominent family which owned property near George Washington's Mount Vernon and intermarried with the Washington and Harrison families. The collection also contains letters to Hugh W. Sheffey, who was the Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s.","This collection was minimally reprocessed in April 2017 and renamed Manley Family Papers, a change from the George W. Manley Collection. In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2010.","George W. Manley Collection, 1707-1953, contains about 300 items housed in two boxes and one flat file. The collection is composed largely of two kinds of materials: personal, business, and genealogical papers relating to the Manley family of Augusta County, Virginia and Marion County, formerly of Virginia and later West Virginia; and miscellaneous business and legal papers not directly related to the Manleys that document the functioning of law and government in what is now Franklin County, West Virginia, and Augusta County, Virginia, with scattered references to other Virginia counties and Marion County, West Virginia.","General correspondence comprises Manley family letters, which are genealogical in nature and discuss family connections with the Righter family of West Virginia, the Bigler family, and family land transactions. Eight photographs of family members from Percy Manley's Aunt Jessie in DuPont, Washington, ca.1950s, are also included. Also notable in the collection is a 1933 letter from Percy C. Manley (George's father) to Lauretta K. Muir, an official in the Civil Works Administration, concerning a self-sufficiency homestead project for the poor of Mineral County, West Virginia. Also interesting are a 1774 character reference for a member of Cedar Creek Congregation, a 1777 letter from John Lowning (likely a Revolutionary War soldier), and other letters that offer glimpses of 19th Century life, mostly in Virginia.","Additionally, ten letters written to Hugh W. Sheffey, Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s are included. The relationship between Sheffey and Manley is unclear, but the correspondence is foldered separately due to Sheffey's political position. The transcript of a letter written to Sheffey by Kenton Harper, dated December 16, 1846, is also available in the collection.","Business and legal documents compromise the bulk of the collection and include general documents, court case documents, deeds and indentures, and tax papers.  Many of the documents originated in Franklin County, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; some materials are from other Virginia counties, particularly Marion County. The dominant concerns are land and debt.","General documents contain Franklin, Bath, Marion, and Shenandoah County legal and business documents, dating from 1785-1909, such as lists of goods and services rendered, agreements, payment receipts, cancelled checks, and promissory notes. Several of the promissory notes and other interesting items are in a sixteen page account ledger, marked \"Bill of Injuction in Franklin Court, March 1800,\" which itemizes merchandise sold to John Hook by D.W. Thomas Osbourne, 1795-1800, and Dr. George Cunningham's list of visits to the slave-owning J.W. Moore family, 1834-1835. Also included are miscellaneous documents such as the estate of Samuel Beam of Shenandoah County, 1978; marriage licenses/documents (1822: Cyrus Ross to Sarah Righter, 1830: Joseph Stump to Susan Mansen, 1853: George W. Manley to Harriet B. Righter); an 1839 contract for Mary C. Moore for her teaching in Bath County; an 1855 share certificate for the Howardsville and Rockfish Turnpike; and 1880s liquor licenses for George W. Manley at the Continental Hotel in Fairmont.","Court case documents contain judgements, summonses, depositions, complaints, lawsuits, etc., pertaining to Franklin, Augusta, and Marion Counties, 1707-1855.  Several summonses carry the note: \"kept off by force of arms.\"  Materials include two statements by unwed mothers naming the fathers and declaring need for financial assistance from them (1804, 1805); one summons for illegal slavery (1805); two orders to pay court witnesses (1840); a 1786 Augusta County seal; and several complaints of assault.","The deeds and indentures consist of numerous deeds from Marion County relevant to the Manley and Righter family. Other deeds pertain to Franklin County, with a few from Augusta, Shenandoah, and Hardy Counties. An 1834 land plat dividing Henry Gochenour's land in Hardy County is also present. Materials that are oversized and housed separately include materials such as a 1774 indenture of John Haynes of Bedford County for sale of slaves to William McDonald, deeds and indentures relating to the Saunders family of Franklin County, deeds granting land in Augusta County to John Archer, signed by Lord Dinwiddie (1759), to Gabriel Fox of Hampshire County, England, signed by Lord Fairfax (1780), an 1847 indenture documenting the sale of land in Illinois from Carlos Enos to William Tams, as well as deeds relevant to the Manley Family.","Tax papers include an 1812 list of lands not found in Franklin County after division of the county in 1786, and 1856-1862 Manley family receipts for personal and property taxes in Marion County.","Family memorabilia and genealogical notes consist of three folders relating to the Manley family, including poetry of P.C. Manley and typed excerpts ostensibly from George Washington's diary mentioning Harrison Manley; family memorabilia such as documents and certificates and two small publications, entitled \"The Naval Career of Captain John Manley of Marblehead\" (1909) and \"Hand Book of Pohick Church\" (undated with postcard; Fairfax County); and twelve photographs, seven of which are identified as various Manley family members and taken by various photographers from Fairmont, West Virginia.","Civil War papers consist of a small number of materials related to the Civil War. Documents include an 1863 C.S.A. mail contract, two reports of deserters, documents relating to Peter Righter, including documentation regarding his Presidential pardon (the pardon, which is signed by Andrew Johnson is housed with the oversized materials). Also included are two unsigned, undated notes that may have been from Confederate spies. When the collection was originally recieved in Special Collections, it included an envelope labled \"Trial and hanging of John Righter, Confederate Spy,\" the envelope was empty, and nothing concerning John Righter was found in the collection.","Native American data documents a 1932 excavation of an Indian Mound near Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia, including an anonymous typescript describing the excavation (likely written by Percy Cyrus Manley, who assisted with the excavation), photocopied newspaper clippings, photocopied drawings of relics, and transcript from Augusta County Deed Book No. 22. Six photopraphs of the excavation are housed here also. An undated oversized map entititled \"Indian Tribes of North America,\" and compiled by Driver, Cooper, Kirchhoff, Libby, Massey, and Spier is housed separately.","Miscellaneous Virginia history consists of two folders of material: documents and images. Documents include anonymous notes regarding the Beverley Patent, copies of newspaper clippings regarding stage coaches, and notes regarding stage lines and businesses along stage line routes in Virginia in the 1800s. (An 1870 broadside advertising the sale of stage coach horses in Bath County is housed with oversized materials.) The Images folder includes one poor-quality engraving of the Hotel Altemonte in Staunton, Virginia likely removed from a publication. Also included are eleven postcards of various scenes and structures in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, West Virginia, particularly of sites relating to the execution of John Brown, the abolitionist who led an unsuccesful slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry in 1859.","The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. 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Lewis. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eHistory of Augusta County Virginia\u003c/emph\u003e, 2nd ed. Bridgewater, VA: C.J Carrier, 1953.\u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eWaddel, Joseph A. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eAnnals of Augusta County, Virginia, from 1726 to 1871\u003c/emph\u003e, 2nd ed. Staunton, VA: C. Russell Caldwell, 1902.\u003c/bibref\u003e","\u003cbibref\u003eWingfield, Marshall. \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eFranklin County, a History\u003c/emph\u003e. Berryville, Virginia: Chesapeake Book Co., 1964.\u003c/bibref\u003e"],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Dictionary of American Biography .  New York: Charles Scribner, 1936.","The General Assembly of Virginia,1619-1978 . Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1978.","Peyton, J. Lewis.  History of Augusta County Virginia , 2nd ed. Bridgewater, VA: C.J Carrier, 1953.","Waddel, Joseph A.  Annals of Augusta County, Virginia, from 1726 to 1871 , 2nd ed. Staunton, VA: C. Russell Caldwell, 1902.","Wingfield, Marshall.  Franklin County, a History . Berryville, Virginia: Chesapeake Book Co., 1964."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGeorge W. Manley descended from a prominent family which owned property near George Washington's Mount Vernon and intermarried with the Washington and Harrison families. The collection also contains letters to Hugh W. Sheffey, who was the Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["George W. Manley descended from a prominent family which owned property near George Washington's Mount Vernon and intermarried with the Washington and Harrison families. The collection also contains letters to Hugh W. Sheffey, who was the Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of item], [box #, folder #], Manley Family Papers, 1707-1953, SC 0085, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of item], [box #, folder #], Manley Family Papers, 1707-1953, SC 0085, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection was minimally reprocessed in April 2017 and renamed Manley Family Papers, a change from the George W. Manley Collection. In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017. \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThis collection was previously cataloged as SC 2010.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["This collection was minimally reprocessed in April 2017 and renamed Manley Family Papers, a change from the George W. Manley Collection. In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2010."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGeorge W. Manley Collection, 1707-1953, contains about 300 items housed in two boxes and one flat file. The collection is composed largely of two kinds of materials: personal, business, and genealogical papers relating to the Manley family of Augusta County, Virginia and Marion County, formerly of Virginia and later West Virginia; and miscellaneous business and legal papers not directly related to the Manleys that document the functioning of law and government in what is now Franklin County, West Virginia, and Augusta County, Virginia, with scattered references to other Virginia counties and Marion County, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral correspondence comprises Manley family letters, which are genealogical in nature and discuss family connections with the Righter family of West Virginia, the Bigler family, and family land transactions. Eight photographs of family members from Percy Manley's Aunt Jessie in DuPont, Washington, ca.1950s, are also included. Also notable in the collection is a 1933 letter from Percy C. Manley (George's father) to Lauretta K. Muir, an official in the Civil Works Administration, concerning a self-sufficiency homestead project for the poor of Mineral County, West Virginia. Also interesting are a 1774 character reference for a member of Cedar Creek Congregation, a 1777 letter from John Lowning (likely a Revolutionary War soldier), and other letters that offer glimpses of 19th Century life, mostly in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, ten letters written to Hugh W. Sheffey, Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s are included. The relationship between Sheffey and Manley is unclear, but the correspondence is foldered separately due to Sheffey's political position. The transcript of a letter written to Sheffey by Kenton Harper, dated December 16, 1846, is also available in the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBusiness and legal documents compromise the bulk of the collection and include general documents, court case documents, deeds and indentures, and tax papers.  Many of the documents originated in Franklin County, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; some materials are from other Virginia counties, particularly Marion County. The dominant concerns are land and debt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral documents contain Franklin, Bath, Marion, and Shenandoah County legal and business documents, dating from 1785-1909, such as lists of goods and services rendered, agreements, payment receipts, cancelled checks, and promissory notes. Several of the promissory notes and other interesting items are in a sixteen page account ledger, marked \"Bill of Injuction in Franklin Court, March 1800,\" which itemizes merchandise sold to John Hook by D.W. Thomas Osbourne, 1795-1800, and Dr. George Cunningham's list of visits to the slave-owning J.W. Moore family, 1834-1835. Also included are miscellaneous documents such as the estate of Samuel Beam of Shenandoah County, 1978; marriage licenses/documents (1822: Cyrus Ross to Sarah Righter, 1830: Joseph Stump to Susan Mansen, 1853: George W. Manley to Harriet B. Righter); an 1839 contract for Mary C. Moore for her teaching in Bath County; an 1855 share certificate for the Howardsville and Rockfish Turnpike; and 1880s liquor licenses for George W. Manley at the Continental Hotel in Fairmont.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCourt case documents contain judgements, summonses, depositions, complaints, lawsuits, etc., pertaining to Franklin, Augusta, and Marion Counties, 1707-1855.  Several summonses carry the note: \"kept off by force of arms.\"  Materials include two statements by unwed mothers naming the fathers and declaring need for financial assistance from them (1804, 1805); one summons for illegal slavery (1805); two orders to pay court witnesses (1840); a 1786 Augusta County seal; and several complaints of assault.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe deeds and indentures consist of numerous deeds from Marion County relevant to the Manley and Righter family. Other deeds pertain to Franklin County, with a few from Augusta, Shenandoah, and Hardy Counties. An 1834 land plat dividing Henry Gochenour's land in Hardy County is also present. Materials that are oversized and housed separately include materials such as a 1774 indenture of John Haynes of Bedford County for sale of slaves to William McDonald, deeds and indentures relating to the Saunders family of Franklin County, deeds granting land in Augusta County to John Archer, signed by Lord Dinwiddie (1759), to Gabriel Fox of Hampshire County, England, signed by Lord Fairfax (1780), an 1847 indenture documenting the sale of land in Illinois from Carlos Enos to William Tams, as well as deeds relevant to the Manley Family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTax papers include an 1812 list of lands not found in Franklin County after division of the county in 1786, and 1856-1862 Manley family receipts for personal and property taxes in Marion County.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFamily memorabilia and genealogical notes consist of three folders relating to the Manley family, including poetry of P.C. Manley and typed excerpts ostensibly from George Washington's diary mentioning Harrison Manley; family memorabilia such as documents and certificates and two small publications, entitled \"The Naval Career of Captain John Manley of Marblehead\" (1909) and \"Hand Book of Pohick Church\" (undated with postcard; Fairfax County); and twelve photographs, seven of which are identified as various Manley family members and taken by various photographers from Fairmont, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCivil War papers consist of a small number of materials related to the Civil War. Documents include an 1863 C.S.A. mail contract, two reports of deserters, documents relating to Peter Righter, including documentation regarding his Presidential pardon (the pardon, which is signed by Andrew Johnson is housed with the oversized materials). Also included are two unsigned, undated notes that may have been from Confederate spies. When the collection was originally recieved in Special Collections, it included an envelope labled \"Trial and hanging of John Righter, Confederate Spy,\" the envelope was empty, and nothing concerning John Righter was found in the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNative American data documents a 1932 excavation of an Indian Mound near Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia, including an anonymous typescript describing the excavation (likely written by Percy Cyrus Manley, who assisted with the excavation), photocopied newspaper clippings, photocopied drawings of relics, and transcript from Augusta County Deed Book No. 22. Six photopraphs of the excavation are housed here also. An undated oversized map entititled \"Indian Tribes of North America,\" and compiled by Driver, Cooper, Kirchhoff, Libby, Massey, and Spier is housed separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous Virginia history consists of two folders of material: documents and images. Documents include anonymous notes regarding the Beverley Patent, copies of newspaper clippings regarding stage coaches, and notes regarding stage lines and businesses along stage line routes in Virginia in the 1800s. (An 1870 broadside advertising the sale of stage coach horses in Bath County is housed with oversized materials.) The Images folder includes one poor-quality engraving of the Hotel Altemonte in Staunton, Virginia likely removed from a publication. Also included are eleven postcards of various scenes and structures in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, West Virginia, particularly of sites relating to the execution of John Brown, the abolitionist who led an unsuccesful slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry in 1859.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["George W. Manley Collection, 1707-1953, contains about 300 items housed in two boxes and one flat file. The collection is composed largely of two kinds of materials: personal, business, and genealogical papers relating to the Manley family of Augusta County, Virginia and Marion County, formerly of Virginia and later West Virginia; and miscellaneous business and legal papers not directly related to the Manleys that document the functioning of law and government in what is now Franklin County, West Virginia, and Augusta County, Virginia, with scattered references to other Virginia counties and Marion County, West Virginia.","General correspondence comprises Manley family letters, which are genealogical in nature and discuss family connections with the Righter family of West Virginia, the Bigler family, and family land transactions. Eight photographs of family members from Percy Manley's Aunt Jessie in DuPont, Washington, ca.1950s, are also included. Also notable in the collection is a 1933 letter from Percy C. Manley (George's father) to Lauretta K. Muir, an official in the Civil Works Administration, concerning a self-sufficiency homestead project for the poor of Mineral County, West Virginia. Also interesting are a 1774 character reference for a member of Cedar Creek Congregation, a 1777 letter from John Lowning (likely a Revolutionary War soldier), and other letters that offer glimpses of 19th Century life, mostly in Virginia.","Additionally, ten letters written to Hugh W. Sheffey, Augusta County representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850 and to the Virginia General Assembly in 1850s and 1860s are included. The relationship between Sheffey and Manley is unclear, but the correspondence is foldered separately due to Sheffey's political position. The transcript of a letter written to Sheffey by Kenton Harper, dated December 16, 1846, is also available in the collection.","Business and legal documents compromise the bulk of the collection and include general documents, court case documents, deeds and indentures, and tax papers.  Many of the documents originated in Franklin County, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; some materials are from other Virginia counties, particularly Marion County. The dominant concerns are land and debt.","General documents contain Franklin, Bath, Marion, and Shenandoah County legal and business documents, dating from 1785-1909, such as lists of goods and services rendered, agreements, payment receipts, cancelled checks, and promissory notes. Several of the promissory notes and other interesting items are in a sixteen page account ledger, marked \"Bill of Injuction in Franklin Court, March 1800,\" which itemizes merchandise sold to John Hook by D.W. Thomas Osbourne, 1795-1800, and Dr. George Cunningham's list of visits to the slave-owning J.W. Moore family, 1834-1835. Also included are miscellaneous documents such as the estate of Samuel Beam of Shenandoah County, 1978; marriage licenses/documents (1822: Cyrus Ross to Sarah Righter, 1830: Joseph Stump to Susan Mansen, 1853: George W. Manley to Harriet B. Righter); an 1839 contract for Mary C. Moore for her teaching in Bath County; an 1855 share certificate for the Howardsville and Rockfish Turnpike; and 1880s liquor licenses for George W. Manley at the Continental Hotel in Fairmont.","Court case documents contain judgements, summonses, depositions, complaints, lawsuits, etc., pertaining to Franklin, Augusta, and Marion Counties, 1707-1855.  Several summonses carry the note: \"kept off by force of arms.\"  Materials include two statements by unwed mothers naming the fathers and declaring need for financial assistance from them (1804, 1805); one summons for illegal slavery (1805); two orders to pay court witnesses (1840); a 1786 Augusta County seal; and several complaints of assault.","The deeds and indentures consist of numerous deeds from Marion County relevant to the Manley and Righter family. Other deeds pertain to Franklin County, with a few from Augusta, Shenandoah, and Hardy Counties. An 1834 land plat dividing Henry Gochenour's land in Hardy County is also present. Materials that are oversized and housed separately include materials such as a 1774 indenture of John Haynes of Bedford County for sale of slaves to William McDonald, deeds and indentures relating to the Saunders family of Franklin County, deeds granting land in Augusta County to John Archer, signed by Lord Dinwiddie (1759), to Gabriel Fox of Hampshire County, England, signed by Lord Fairfax (1780), an 1847 indenture documenting the sale of land in Illinois from Carlos Enos to William Tams, as well as deeds relevant to the Manley Family.","Tax papers include an 1812 list of lands not found in Franklin County after division of the county in 1786, and 1856-1862 Manley family receipts for personal and property taxes in Marion County.","Family memorabilia and genealogical notes consist of three folders relating to the Manley family, including poetry of P.C. Manley and typed excerpts ostensibly from George Washington's diary mentioning Harrison Manley; family memorabilia such as documents and certificates and two small publications, entitled \"The Naval Career of Captain John Manley of Marblehead\" (1909) and \"Hand Book of Pohick Church\" (undated with postcard; Fairfax County); and twelve photographs, seven of which are identified as various Manley family members and taken by various photographers from Fairmont, West Virginia.","Civil War papers consist of a small number of materials related to the Civil War. Documents include an 1863 C.S.A. mail contract, two reports of deserters, documents relating to Peter Righter, including documentation regarding his Presidential pardon (the pardon, which is signed by Andrew Johnson is housed with the oversized materials). Also included are two unsigned, undated notes that may have been from Confederate spies. When the collection was originally recieved in Special Collections, it included an envelope labled \"Trial and hanging of John Righter, Confederate Spy,\" the envelope was empty, and nothing concerning John Righter was found in the collection.","Native American data documents a 1932 excavation of an Indian Mound near Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia, including an anonymous typescript describing the excavation (likely written by Percy Cyrus Manley, who assisted with the excavation), photocopied newspaper clippings, photocopied drawings of relics, and transcript from Augusta County Deed Book No. 22. Six photopraphs of the excavation are housed here also. An undated oversized map entititled \"Indian Tribes of North America,\" and compiled by Driver, Cooper, Kirchhoff, Libby, Massey, and Spier is housed separately.","Miscellaneous Virginia history consists of two folders of material: documents and images. Documents include anonymous notes regarding the Beverley Patent, copies of newspaper clippings regarding stage coaches, and notes regarding stage lines and businesses along stage line routes in Virginia in the 1800s. (An 1870 broadside advertising the sale of stage coach horses in Bath County is housed with oversized materials.) The Images folder includes one poor-quality engraving of the Hotel Altemonte in Staunton, Virginia likely removed from a publication. Also included are eleven postcards of various scenes and structures in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, West Virginia, particularly of sites relating to the execution of John Brown, the abolitionist who led an unsuccesful slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry in 1859."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_174ac4af956e469525e670b9080575c4\"\u003eThe Manley Family Papers, 1707-1953, consist of various documents pertaining to the Manley family's personal, genealogical, and business activities, covering several Virginia and West Virginia counties. Included in the collection are letters written by family members and an assortment of legal papers detailing taxes and land deeds.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The Manley Family Papers, 1707-1953, consist of various documents pertaining to the Manley family's personal, genealogical, and business activities, covering several Virginia and West Virginia counties. Included in the collection are letters written by family members and an assortment of legal papers detailing taxes and land deeds."],"names_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","Manley family","Manley family -- Correspondence","Righter family","Bigler family","McCauley family","Turner, Mary E.","Sheffey, Hugh W. (Hugh White), 1815-1889 -- Correspondence","Manley, John","Righter, Peter B. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Alphabetical by last name.","An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's.  Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere.  Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. ","Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. ","Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" ","Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. ","Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" ","Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. ","Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. ","Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. ","Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. ","Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. ","Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. ","Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. ","Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. ","Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. ","Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. ","Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. ","Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. ","Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. ","Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. ","E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. ","Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. ","Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. ","Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. ","Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. ","Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. ","Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. ","Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. ","Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.","Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. ","Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" ","Haney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. ","Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. ","Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. ","Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. ","Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. ","Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. ","Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. ","Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. ","Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. ","Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. ","Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. ","Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. ","Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. ","Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. ","Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. ","Lee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. ","Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. ","Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.","Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.","Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. ","Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.","Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. ","Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.","Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. ","Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. ","Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. ","Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. ","Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. ","Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. ","Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.","Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). ","Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. ","Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. ","Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. ","Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. ","Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. ","Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. ","Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. ","Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 ","Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. ","Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. ","Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. ","Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. ","Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. ","Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. ","Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. ","Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. ","Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. ","Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" ","Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. ","Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. ","Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. ","Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.","Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. ","Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. ","Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. ","Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 ","Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. ","Unknown Correspondents","Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. ","Letter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. ","Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. ","Letter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. ","Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. ","Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 ","Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. ","Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.","Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. ","Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. ","Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. ","Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. ","Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. ","Wa-We ","Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 ","Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. ","Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.","Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. ","Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. ","Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. ","Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. ","Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. ","Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. ","Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. ","Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. ","Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. ","Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. ","Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. ","Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. ","West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. ","West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. ","West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. ","West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. ","Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. ","Wf-Wq ","White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. ","Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. ","Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. ","Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. ","Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. ","Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. ","Williams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. ","Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. ","Wilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026 a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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Roosevelt.","Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. ","Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. ","Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" ","Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. ","Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" ","Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. ","Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. ","Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. ","Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. ","Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. ","Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. ","Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. ","Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. ","Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. ","Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. ","Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. ","Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. ","Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. ","Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. ","E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. ","Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. ","Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. ","Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. ","Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. ","Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. ","Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. ","Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. ","Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.","Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. ","Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" ","Haney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. ","Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. ","Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. ","Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. ","Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. ","Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. ","Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. ","Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. ","Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. ","Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. ","Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. ","Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. ","Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. ","Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. ","Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. ","Lee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. ","Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. ","Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.","Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.","Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. ","Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.","Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. ","Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.","Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. ","Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. ","Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. ","Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. ","Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. ","Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. ","Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.","Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). ","Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. ","Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. ","Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. ","Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. ","Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. ","Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. ","Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. ","Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 ","Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. ","Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. ","Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. ","Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. ","Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. ","Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. ","Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. ","Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. ","Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. ","Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" ","Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. ","Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. ","Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. ","Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.","Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. ","Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. ","Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. ","Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 ","Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. ","Unknown Correspondents","Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. ","Letter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. ","Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. ","Letter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. ","Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. ","Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 ","Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. ","Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.","Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. ","Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. ","Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. ","Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. ","Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. ","Wa-We ","Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 ","Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. ","Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.","Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. ","Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. ","Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. ","Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. ","Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. ","Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. ","Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. ","Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. ","Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. ","Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. ","Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. ","Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. ","West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. ","West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. ","West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. ","West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. ","Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. ","Wf-Wq ","White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. ","Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. ","Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. ","Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. ","Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. ","Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. ","Williams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. ","Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. ","Wilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026 a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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Roosevelt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBranden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDenby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDevon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDowns, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDrinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eE Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGlisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGlover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGreenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHaney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSavage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSchneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSchuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eShaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSmyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSnickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSomervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSouthall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStrachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSwann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTalmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTownsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTownsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnknown Correspondents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUpshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eValentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVeale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWa-We \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWaller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWaller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWarner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWarren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWatson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWeaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWeavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWf-Wq \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhite, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026amp; a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Alphabetical by last name.","An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's.  Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere.  Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. ","Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. ","Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" ","Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. ","Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" ","Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. ","Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. ","Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. ","Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. ","Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. ","Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. ","Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. ","Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. ","Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. ","Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. ","Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. ","Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. ","Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. ","Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. ","E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. ","Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. ","Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. ","Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. ","Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. ","Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. ","Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. ","Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. ","Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.","Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. ","Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" ","Haney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. ","Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. ","Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. ","Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. ","Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. ","Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. ","Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. ","Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. ","Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. ","Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. ","Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. ","Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. ","Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. ","Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. ","Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. ","Lee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. ","Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. ","Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.","Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.","Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. ","Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.","Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. ","Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.","Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. ","Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. ","Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. ","Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. ","Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. ","Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. ","Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.","Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). ","Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. ","Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. ","Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. ","Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. ","Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. ","Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. ","Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. ","Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 ","Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. ","Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. ","Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. ","Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. ","Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. ","Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. ","Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. ","Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. ","Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. ","Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" ","Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. ","Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. ","Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. ","Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.","Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. ","Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. ","Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. ","Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 ","Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. ","Unknown Correspondents","Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. ","Letter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. ","Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. ","Letter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. ","Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. ","Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 ","Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. ","Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.","Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. ","Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. ","Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. ","Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. ","Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. ","Wa-We ","Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 ","Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. ","Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.","Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. ","Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. ","Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. ","Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. ","Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. ","Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. ","Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. ","Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. ","Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. ","Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. ","Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. ","Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. ","West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. ","West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. ","West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. ","West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. ","Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. ","Wf-Wq ","White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. ","Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. ","Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. ","Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. ","Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. ","Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. ","Williams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. ","Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. ","Wilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026 a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAlphabetical by last name.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Alphabetical by last name."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscripts - Group 3 - People, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Manuscripts - Group 3 - People, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's.  Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere.  Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. ","Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. ","Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" ","Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. ","Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" ","Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. ","Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. ","Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. ","Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. ","Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. ","Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. ","Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. ","Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. ","Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. ","Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. ","Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. ","Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. ","Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. ","Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. ","E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. ","Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. ","Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. ","Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. ","Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. ","Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. ","Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. ","Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. ","Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.","Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. ","Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" ","Haney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. ","Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. ","Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. ","Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. ","Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. ","Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. ","Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. ","Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. ","Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. ","Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. ","Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. ","Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. ","Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. ","Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. ","Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. ","Lee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. ","Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. ","Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.","Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.","Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. ","Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.","Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. ","Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.","Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. ","Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. ","Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. ","Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. ","Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. ","Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. ","Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.","Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). ","Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. ","Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. ","Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. ","Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. ","Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. ","Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. ","Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. ","Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 ","Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. ","Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. ","Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. ","Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. ","Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. ","Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. ","Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. ","Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. ","Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. ","Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" ","Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. ","Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. ","Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. ","Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.","Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. ","Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. ","Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. ","Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 ","Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. ","Unknown Correspondents","Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. ","Letter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. ","Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. ","Letter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. ","Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. ","Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 ","Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. ","Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.","Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. ","Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. ","Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. ","Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. ","Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. ","Wa-We ","Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 ","Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. ","Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.","Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. ","Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. ","Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. ","Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. ","Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. ","Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. ","Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. ","Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. ","Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. ","Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. ","Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. ","Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. ","West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. ","West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. ","West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. ","West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. ","Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. ","Wf-Wq ","White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. ","Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. ","Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. ","Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. ","Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. ","Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. ","Williams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. ","Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. ","Wilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026 a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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Roosevelt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBranden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDenby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDevon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDowns, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDrinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eE Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGlisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGlover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGreenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHaney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSavage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSchneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSchuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eShaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSmyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSnickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSomervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSouthall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStrachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSwann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTalmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTownsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTownsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTucker, Benjamin F. 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January 14, 1847. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnknown Correspondents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUpshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eValentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVeale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWa-We \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. 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April 22, 1912. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWeavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. 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June 6, 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026amp; a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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